Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FP1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and FP1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 10 months before the FP1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 versus Panasonic FP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the FP1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and FP1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor innovation.