Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR800, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Casio. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 5 years before the EX-ZR800 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the EX-ZR800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 provides external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio EX-ZR800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the EX-ZR800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR800 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and EX-ZR800.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR800 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.