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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 4 months after the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic ZS1

 EX-Z33 ZS1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 ZS1 EX-Z33 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZS1

 EX-Z33 ZS1 
AnnouncedAugust 2009May 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the ZS1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and ZS1 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and ZS1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
24
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (106 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
56
lighter than others (106 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography details
27
manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZS1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $120 $0