Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 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
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched July 2009

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the M381 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and M381 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z29 was unveiled 4 months prior to the M381 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the M381 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Kodak EasyShare M381. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Kodak M381 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Kodak M381
EX-Z29 | M381 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-Z29
M381 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M381
EX-Z29 | M381 | |||
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Launched | March 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 offers exterior 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) while the Kodak M381 has proportions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the M381.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and M381 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and M381.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Kodak M381 will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Kodak EasyShare M381 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Kodak |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Kodak EasyShare M381 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-03-03 | 2009-07-29 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.0-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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-7003 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $79 | $170 |