Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205
95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 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
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is PL100

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TL205 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z29 was revealed 10 months before the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung TL205. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung TL205
EX-Z29 | TL205 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-Z29
TL205 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL205
EX-Z29 | TL205 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 and the TL205.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and TL205.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung TL205 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung TL205 |
Also Known as | - | PL100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-03-03 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 177g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $79 | $180 |