Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GR

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh GR, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and GR (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and GR (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The EX-Z29 was introduced 5 years prior to the GR which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z29 grades against the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh GR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the GR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and GR is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and GR.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.