Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 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
- Announced March 2009
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Olympus VG-110. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Olympus VG-110
EX-Z29 | VG-110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Casio EX-Z29
VG-110 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus VG-110
EX-Z29 | VG-110 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Olympus VG-110 | |
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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 |