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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 2009
Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released March 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was released 9 months after the EX-Z29 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-G1 scores versus the EX-Z29 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-G1 EX-Z29 
ReleasedNovember 2009March 2009More modern by 9 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-Z29 EX-G1 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z29

 EX-G1 EX-Z29 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z29 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 versus the EX-Z29.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and EX-Z29 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and EX-Z29.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-G1 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher EX-G1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
53
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography information
23
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography factors
54
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography features
31
focusing manually
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z29
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-18 2009-03-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 154g (0.34 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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-800 NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SDHC / SD Memory Card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $61 $79