Olympus XZ-1 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus XZ-1 and the Casio Exilim EX-Z29, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus XZ-1 was introduced in January 2011 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 was introduced in March 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus XZ-1 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/1.63-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Highlights

      • 10.10 MP 1/2.5-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus XZ-1
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z29
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus XZ-1 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29.

      PROS

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 34
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus XZ-1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus XZ-1 over Casio Exilim EX-Z29.

      Olympus XZ-1 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z29
      Larger Sensor 1/1.63-inch vs 1/2.5-inch
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 3664 x 2752 vs 3648 x 2736
      RAW Support vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 38 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 3x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 614k dot vs 115k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 4 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output Type D Mini vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Internal Storage 55 MB vs 17.8 MB

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      Olympus XZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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      1/1.7-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm XP50
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.4 MP

      Pentax K-70
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Samsung TL100
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon P80
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Panasonic FH7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic FH20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon 170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon SX520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sigma DP2x
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      APS-C

      14.06 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      Casio EX-Z29
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z29 over Olympus XZ-1.

      Olympus XZ-1 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z29
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 10.10 Megapixel
      Reachs More Telephoto 112 mm vs 113 mm
      Lighter 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) vs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)

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      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic FP3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Panasonic FX580
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus XZ-1 Casio Exilim EX-Z29
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
        Internal Storage55 MB17.8 MB
      WEAKNESSES Olympus XZ-1 Casio Exilim EX-Z29
        Small Sensor1/1.63-inch1/2.5-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel10.10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen614k dot115k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Olympus XZ-1 has a 3.0" screen with 614k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 has a 2.70" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Olympus XZ-1.

      Sensor

      Olympus XZ-1 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 8.07 x 5.56 mm and a total area of 44.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Casio Exilim EX-Z29 features a 10.10 megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 5.744 x 4.308 mm and a total area of 18.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Olympus XZ-1 is equipped with TruePic V processor and can take pictures up to 3664 x 2752 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2736 x 2736, 2400 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1296 x 864, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1216 x 1216, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 960 x 960, 768 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-Z29 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus XZ-1 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus XZ-1 comes with Li-50B battery pack with battery life of 320 shots and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 comes with NP-60 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus XZ-1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Casio Exilim EX-Z29 has a single SDHC /SD Memory Card card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus XZ-1, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-Z29. Olympus XZ-1 can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.60 m ISO 800 on Olympus XZ-1 and 2.80 m on Casio Exilim EX-Z29. Olympus XZ-1 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus XZ-1 body has dimensions of 111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65") and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 body has dimensions of 101 x 57 x 23 mm (3.98 x 2.24 x 0.91"). Olympus XZ-1 weighs 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz).

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      111 mm

      65 mm

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      101 mm

      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus XZ-1 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      Olympus XZ-1 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      41
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      52
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      42
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus XZ-1 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and give them scores of 60 and 39 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      39

      Sensor

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 34
      BAD
      38
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      POOR
      49
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus XZ-1

      Casio Exilim EX-Z29

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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