Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Casio Exilim EX-Z33

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

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Overview

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and the Casio Exilim EX-Z33, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro was introduced in July 2007 and Casio Exilim EX-Z33 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Highlights

6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
100 - 3,200 Native ISO
11 Focus Points
2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
Built-in Flash

Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Highlights

10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
64 - 1,600 Native ISO
2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
640 x 480 Video Shooting
Built-in Flash

Table of Contents

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Casio Exilim EX-Z33.

PROS

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
Built-in Flash
Orientation Sensor

Video Capture
64 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Built-in Flash
Light - 106 g (0.23 lb / 3.74 oz)
Internal Storage

CONS

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

No Video Capture
Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Timelapse Recording
11 Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Live View
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing

And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

AVERAGE

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

100 Lowest Native ISO
Screen Size - 2.5"
Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
DxO Overall Score - 65
Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

Screen Size - 2.50"

Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Fujifilm S5 Pro

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro over Casio Exilim EX-Z33.

	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	vs	Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Larger Sensor	APS-C	vs	1/2.3-inch
RAW Support		vs
Multi Area Autofocus		vs
Selective Autofocus		vs
Continuous Autofocus		vs
Phase Detection for Autofocus		vs
Top LCD Screen		vs
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)	vs
Lower Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	vs	4 sec
Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	vs	1/2000 sec
External Flash Connectivity		vs
Manual Exposure Mode		vs
Aperture Priority		vs
Shutter Priority		vs

Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

Fujifilm S3 Pro

APS-C

6 MP

Fujifilm S1

1/2.3-inch

16.4 MP

Fujifilm S2 Pro

APS-C

6 MP

Fujifilm S1 Pro

APS-C

16.4 MP

Fujifilm IS Pro

APS-C

6 MP

Leica TL

APS-C

16.3 MP

Casio EX-Z800

1/2.3-inch

14.1 MP

Nikon D5200

APS-C

24.1 MP

Panasonic FZ300

1/2.3-inch

12.1 MP

Panasonic S5 II

Full Frame

24.2 MP

Fujifilm X-T30 II

APS-C

26.1 MP

Panasonic GX8

Micro Four Thirds

20.3 MP

Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z33

Casio EX-Z33

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z33 over Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	vs	Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Video Capture		vs
Higher Sensor Resolution	6 Megapixel	vs	10 Megapixel
Lower Native ISO	100	vs	64
Higher Native ISO	3,200	vs	1,600
Max Image Resolution	4256 x 2848	vs	3648 x 2736
Live View Autofocus		vs
Contrast Detection for Autofocus		vs
Live View		vs
Multi-Segment Metering		vs
Center Weighted Metering		vs
Spot Metering		vs
Lighter	920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)	vs	106 g (0.23 lb / 3.74 oz)
Internal Storage		vs	16.9 MB

Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Casio Exilim EX-Z33.

Pentax K-1 II

Full Frame

36.4 MP

Sony a7S III

Full Frame

12.1 MP

Canon R6 II

Full Frame

24.2 MP

Canon 5DS

Full Frame

50.6 MP

Canon R50

APS-C

24.2 MP

Canon R10

APS-C

24.2 MP

Nikon S8200

1/2.3-inch

16.1 MP

Nikon Z f

Full Frame

24.4 MP

Sony a7R III

Full Frame

42.4 MP

Canon R100

APS-C

24.1 MP

Fujifilm X-M1

APS-C

16.3 MP

Sony W380

1/2.3-inch

14 MP

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Built-in Flash

WEAKNESSES	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Low Resolution Sensor	6 Megapixel	10 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Low Resolution Screen	230k dot	230k dot
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi		Eye-Fi Connection possible
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing

Screen and Viewfinder

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-Z33 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-Z33.

Sensor

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Casio Exilim EX-Z33 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

Photography Features

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-Z33 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 nothing can be done.

Connectivity, Battery and Storage

USB Inputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.

Battery

Casio Exilim EX-Z33 comes with NP-82 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot. Casio Exilim EX-Z33 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Other Features

Shutter

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-Z33.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and 2.80 m on Casio Exilim EX-Z33. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro also accepts external flash which can be connected via X-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support). The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

Physical Parameters

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91") and Casio Exilim EX-Z33 body has dimensions of 95 x 56 x 18 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.71"). Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-Z33 weighs 106 g (0.23 lb / 3.74 oz).

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

147 mm

113 mm

95 mm

56 mm

113 mm

56 mm

Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Casio Exilim EX-Z33

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Casio Exilim EX-Z33 for Different Types of Photography

We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

Landscape Photography

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

AVERAGE

Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Live View
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing

POOR

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing

Sports Photography

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

AVERAGE

3,200 Highest Native ISO
11 Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Live View
Orientation Sensor

BAD

1,600 Highest Native ISO
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder

Wildlife Photography

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

POOR

3,200 Highest Native ISO
11 Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Live View
No Environmental Sealing
Orientation Sensor

POOR

1,600 Highest Native ISO
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Environmental Sealing

Portrait Photography

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

GOOD

11 Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.5"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Live View
Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
Orientation Sensor

POOR

Small Sensor
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.50"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity

Street Photography

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

GOOD

11 Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Live View
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

GOOD

Small Sensor
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 106 g (0.23 lb / 3.74 oz)

Travel Photography

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

AVERAGE

No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

EXCELLENT

No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 106 g (0.23 lb / 3.74 oz)

Evaluations

We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and give them scores of 57 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

OVERALL

Sensor

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

GOOD

Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
DxO Overall Score - 65

POOR

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
64 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO

Photo

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

AVERAGE

Timelapse Recording
No Image Stabilization
High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

BAD

Timelapse Recording
No Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
No External Flash Connectivity

Video

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

BAD

No Image Stabilization

BAD

No Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

Focusing

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

AVERAGE

11 Focus Points
No Face Detection

AVERAGE

No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus

Screen and Viewfinder

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

AVERAGE

Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.5"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

POOR

Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.50"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder

Connectivity

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

POOR

No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth

POOR

No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth

Battery, Storage and Physical

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

BAD

No Environmental Sealing
Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

POOR

No Environmental Sealing
Light - 106 g (0.23 lb / 3.74 oz)
Internal Storage

For a full specification list please go to the specifications page: