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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Released March 2009
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm JZ500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and JZ500 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and JZ500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 15 months earlier than the JZ500 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z29 grades against the JZ500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-Z29 JZ500 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-Z29

 JZ500 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJune 2010March 2009Fresher by 15 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-Z29 JZ500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm JZ500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 and the JZ500.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and JZ500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and JZ500.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the FujiFilm JZ500 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
31
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ505
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-03-03 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-60 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $79 $230