Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax K-S1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax K-S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z33 was launched 6 years earlier than the K-S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the K-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 features external 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) while the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 and the K-S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and K-S1 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and K-S1.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.