Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL170

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and PL170 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 22 months before the PL170 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the PL170 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 against the PL170.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and PL170.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung PL170 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.