Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung CL5
EX-Z29 | CL5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-Z29
CL5 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung CL5
EX-Z29 | CL5 | |||
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Released | March 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung CL5 | |
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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 |