Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-20, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WG-20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was released 5 years before the WG-20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z29 scores against the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the WG-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and WG-20.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh WG-20 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.