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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
Kodak M381
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Kodak M381

 EX-Z29 M381 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Casio EX-Z29

 M381 EX-Z29 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M381

 EX-Z29 M381 
LaunchedMarch 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M381 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography information
Kodak M381 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (153 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Kodak M381 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography info
Kodak M381 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (153g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M381 Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
28
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging factors
Kodak M381 Vlogging factors
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (153g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak M381 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak M381
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Kodak EasyShare M381
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