Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340
95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
- 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2009

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M340, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the M340 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and M340 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z29 was brought out 2 months later than the M340 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z29 scores against the M340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Kodak EasyShare M340. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Kodak M340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Kodak M340
EX-Z29 | M340 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Casio EX-Z29
M340 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M340
EX-Z29 | M340 | |||
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Announced | March 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak M340 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M340 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the M340.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and M340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and M340.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M340 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Kodak EasyShare M340 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Kodak |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Kodak EasyShare M340 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-03-03 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3664 x 2748 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 7cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 115g (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | KLIC-7001 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $79 | $130 |