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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 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
  • Announced March 2009
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z29 versus Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and VG-110 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 23 months before the VG-110 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the VG-110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Olympus VG-110

 EX-Z29 VG-110 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Casio EX-Z29

 VG-110 EX-Z29 
LaunchedFebruary 2011March 2009More recent by 23 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus VG-110

 EX-Z29 VG-110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 has external 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 VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 versus Olympus VG-110 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the VG-110.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and VG-110 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and VG-110.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus VG-110 will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
27
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (170 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography details
31
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
28
quite wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (170 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
28
quite wide (27mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus VG-110
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Olympus VG-110
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-03 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 life - 170 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $79 $150