Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax P80
EX-Z33 | P80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-Z33
P80 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax P80
EX-Z33 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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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 |