Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FZ200

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FZ200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and FZ200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was launched 4 years before the FZ200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the FZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and FZ200.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ200 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.