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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was manufactured 3 years prior to the ZS15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z33 grades against the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic ZS15

 EX-Z33 ZS15 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-Z33

 ZS15 EX-Z33 
ReleasedJune 2012August 2009Newer by 34 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZS15

 EX-Z33 ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the ZS15.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and ZS15 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and ZS15.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS15 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
56
lighter than others (106 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competition (208g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-31 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $120 $279