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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The EX-10 was unveiled 5 months after the MX-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 matches up vs the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax MX-1

 EX-10 MX-1 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Casio EX-10

 MX-1 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax MX-1

 EX-10 MX-1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013July 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-10 against the MX-1.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and MX-1 is 83 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and MX-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography details
Pentax MX-1 Street photography details
67
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (384g)
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Pentax MX-1
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (455 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (290 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography details
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography details
65
great battery life (455 shots)
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average (384g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
61
great battery pack (290 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (391 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
58
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (455 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (290 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging features
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average (384 grams)
33
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (391 grams)
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Pentax MX-1
 Casio Exilim EX-10Pentax MX-1
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-14 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 pounds) 391g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life 455 shots 290 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $456 $400