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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.5").

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured at a similar time to the CL5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-Z29 CL5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-Z29

 CL5 EX-Z29 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung CL5

 EX-Z29 CL5 
ReleasedMarch 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung CL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the CL5.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and CL5.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z29 to resolve more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography features
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography features
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
24
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography info
Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography info
31
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-03 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $79 $391