Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus TG-870

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.