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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870 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 TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-860
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TG-870 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled 7 years prior to the TG-870 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z29 grades against the TG-870 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Olympus TG-870

 EX-Z29 TG-870 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Casio EX-Z29

 TG-870 EX-Z29 
RevealedJanuary 2016March 2009Newer by 83 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k115kClearer screen (+806k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus TG-870

 EX-Z29 TG-870 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 offers outside 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) while the Olympus TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 versus Olympus TG-870 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the TG-870.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and TG-870.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-870 will give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
36
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (300 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
69
good battery power (300 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
more heavy than average in class (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
31
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
50
quite wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
32
quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (221g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus TG-870
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $79 $280