Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z29

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z29, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-100 was unveiled 5 years after the EX-Z29 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-100 scores versus the EX-Z29 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z29 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 vs the EX-Z29.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and EX-Z29 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and EX-Z29.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-100 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.