Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GR II

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh GR II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and GR II (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and GR II (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was released 7 years prior to the GR II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the GR II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and GR II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and GR II.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR II will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.