Reasons to choose Exilim EX-FC160s
Released in 2010, Exilim EX-FC160s has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.6 MP effective resolution, and a 145 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-FC160s
vs Casio Exilim EX-Z29
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Exilim EX-FC160s25 mm²
Exilim EX-Z29- Area ratio
- 1.15:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 14.6%
The Exilim EX-FC160s has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Exilim EX-FC160sMetricExilim EX-Z29
10.6 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.64 µmPixel pitch1.57 µm
2.68 µm²Pixel area2.46 µm²
37.25 MP/cm²Pixel density40.66 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
145 gWeight125 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Exilim EX-FC160s has the larger sensor area. The Exilim EX-Z29 has the lighter body. The Exilim EX-FC160s has the higher effective resolution. The Exilim EX-FC160s is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Exilim EX-Z29
Released in 2009, Exilim EX-Z29 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.