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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 18 months earlier than the EX-ZR10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the EX-ZR10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-ZR10 EX-Z29 
IntroducedSeptember 2010March 2009Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR10

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has proportions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the EX-ZR10.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR10.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR10 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-03 2010-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60 NP-110
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $79 $190