Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010
95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010 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
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Released January 2009

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and FE-3010 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z29 was brought out 2 months after the FE-3010 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the FE-3010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Olympus FE-3010. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Olympus FE-3010
EX-Z29 | FE-3010 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Casio EX-Z29
FE-3010 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus FE-3010
EX-Z29 | FE-3010 | |||
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Released | March 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-3010 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Olympus FE-3010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the FE-3010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and FE-3010 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and FE-3010.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus FE-3010 will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Olympus FE-3010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Olympus FE-3010 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2009-01-07 |
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 surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 108 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $79 | $140 |