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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40 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 ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic ZS40

 EX-Z33 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Casio EX-Z33

 ZS40 EX-Z33 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 52 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZS40

 EX-Z33 ZS40 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (106g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (106g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZS40
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-31 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 life - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $120 $450