Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X-5

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-100 and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and X-5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was announced 18 months after the X-5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-100 grades against the X-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-100 versus the X-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and X-5 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and X-5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax X-5 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.