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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 versus Casio EX-ZR1000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Casio. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was launched 4 years before the EX-ZR1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the EX-ZR1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-ZR1000 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012March 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR1000 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Casio EX-ZR1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the EX-ZR1000.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR1000.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
70
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
31
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-03 2012-09-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 255 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $79 $572