Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and L32 (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and L32 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was launched 6 years before the L32 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the L32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Nikon Coolpix L32. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Nikon L32 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 offers external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 and the L32.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and L32.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon L32 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.