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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and PL120 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 22 months before the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-Z29 PL120 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-Z29

 PL120 EX-Z29 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung PL120

 EX-Z29 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 against the PL120.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and PL120.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung PL120 will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography info
31
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung PL120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-03 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) ()
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) -
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card -
Storage slots One -
Retail pricing $79 $150