Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 5 years before the ZS40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 scores against the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and ZS40 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and ZS40.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.