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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

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
  • Launched March 2009
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Casio EX-ZR15, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Casio. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 3 years prior to the EX-ZR15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z29 grades against the EX-ZR15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-ZR15 EX-Z29 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2009More recent by 34 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-Z29 EX-ZR15 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the EX-ZR15.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR15 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR15.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR15 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
57
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
67
great battery pack (325 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
31
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-03 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 325 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 NP-110
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $79 $249