Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX5

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 15 months prior to the NX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 has got outside 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) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 and the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and NX5.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX5 will resolve greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.