Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Stylus 720 SW and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z29

Comparison of Olympus Stylus 720 SW and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z29 [S]ave

Attribute
Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z29 ×
Olympus Stylus 720 SW ×
General
ModelCasio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z29Olympus Stylus 720 SW
BrandCasioOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberEX-Z29720 SW
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20092006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9391
Width (mm)2320
Height (mm)5559
Weight (g)125149
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.17.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.2
1↑Sensor width (mm)5.766.13
Sensor height (mm)4.294.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.582
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-3.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG, IMA-ADPCM)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensEXILIM Optical; 6 elements in 5 groups, including aspherical elementOlympus Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 113.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.20 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with face detection; Spot, or MultiCCD Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)114,960115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto wb
  • day white fluorescent
  • daylight
  • daylight fluorescent
  • manual wb
  • overcast
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot by imaging elementDigital ESP multi-pattern, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes23 "Best Shot" scene modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.15 - 2.8 m (W), 0.4 - 1.5 m (T)Wide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1719
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-3.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-13
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-1.07
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-1.12
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.09
Startup time (s)-1.8
Play -> record time (s)-0.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-180
Battery form factorProprietary NP-60Proprietary Li-40B / Li-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-60 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • casio cd-rom
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresYouTube movie mode.Rated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard, and waterproof to JIS Level 8 standard.



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