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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010 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
  • Released March 2009
Olympus FE-3010
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Olympus FE-3010

 EX-Z29 FE-3010 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Casio EX-Z29

 FE-3010 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus FE-3010

 EX-Z29 FE-3010 
ReleasedMarch 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
26
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
31
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus FE-3010
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Olympus FE-3010
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