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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(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
Pentax W80
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax W80

 EX-Z33 W80 

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-Z33

 W80 EX-Z33 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax W80

 EX-Z33 W80 
IntroducedAugust 2009June 2009Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Pentax W80 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W80 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (106g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax W80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax Optio W80
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