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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 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
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was brought out 4 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax MX-1

 EX-Z33 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 MX-1 EX-Z33 
IntroducedJuly 2013August 2009Fresher by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax MX-1

 EX-Z33 MX-1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the MX-1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and MX-1 is 97 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and MX-1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax MX-1 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (290 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
good battery power (290 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (391g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (290 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
33
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax MX-1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax MX-1
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 391g (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $120 $400