Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Updated by Ricoh WG-80

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WG-70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z29 was released 12 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh WG-70
EX-Z29 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-Z29
WG-70 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 133 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-70
EX-Z29 | WG-70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the WG-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and WG-70.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-70 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-03-03 | 2020-02-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | On, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $79 | $280 |