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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145 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 VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and VG-145 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and VG-145 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 3 years prior to the VG-145 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z29 VG-145 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio EX-Z29

 VG-145 EX-Z29 
ReleasedJuly 2011March 2009More recent by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus VG-145

 EX-Z29 VG-145 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 features outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the VG-145.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and VG-145.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus VG-145 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
62
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
28
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Olympus VG-145
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Olympus VG-145
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Olympus VG-145
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 160 photos
Form 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 feature
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $79 $0