Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 | March 2009 | Fresher by 15 months | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and FujiFilm JZ500
| EX-Z29 | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z29 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | FujiFilm 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 |