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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Announced August 2009
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was announced at a similar time to the P80 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax P80

 EX-Z33 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-Z33

 P80 EX-Z33 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax P80

 EX-Z33 P80 
RevealedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 has external 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 P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the P80.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and P80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and P80.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax P80 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Pentax P80 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others (125g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Pentax P80
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax P80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $120 $200