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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 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 TL205
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-Z29 TL205 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-Z29

 TL205 EX-Z29 
RevealedJanuary 2010March 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL205

 EX-Z29 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
26
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography advice
Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
31
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (177g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung TL205
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