Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z29

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was announced very close to the EX-Z29 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-S5 scores vs the EX-Z29 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z29 has specifications of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z29 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S5 against the EX-Z29.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and EX-Z29 is 97 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and EX-Z29.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-Z29 will show extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.