Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS3
Portability
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched August 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z33 was launched 4 months after the ZS3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic ZS3
| EX-Z33 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-Z33
| ZS3 | EX-Z33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZS3
| EX-Z33 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 provides external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the ZS3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and ZS3 is 97 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and ZS3.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography features
lighter than competition (106g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (106g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging advice
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 106 gr (0.23 lb) | 229 gr (0.50 lb) |
| 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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-82 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $120 | $200 |