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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 22 months before the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic ZS7

 EX-Z33 ZS7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-Z33

 ZS7 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 22 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZS7

 EX-Z33 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the ZS7.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and ZS7 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and ZS7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS7 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZS7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical 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 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $120 $350