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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-25 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and FE-25 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was released 2 months later than the FE-25 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the FE-25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z29 FE-25 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution115k112kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Casio EX-Z29

 FE-25 EX-Z29 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z29 FE-25 
LaunchedMarch 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 has physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-25 has sizing of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the FE-25.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and FE-25 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and FE-25.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Olympus FE-25
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
61
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
31
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
26
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus FE-25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Olympus FE-25
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Olympus FE-25
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-03 2009-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2768
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) ()
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) -
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $79 $15