Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M380

Following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the M380 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and M380 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was released 2 months after the M380 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the M380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Kodak EasyShare M380. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Kodak M380 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak M380 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the M380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and M380 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and M380.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging.