Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced June 2009

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was manufactured 3 months after the W80 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax W80
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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-Z33
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax W80
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | June 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with outer 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 W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the W80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and W80 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and W80.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax W80 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 grams (0.23 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $120 | $250 |