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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and S1 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 3 years before the S1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax S1

 EX-FC100 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Casio EX-FC100

 S1 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedMarch 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax S1

 EX-FC100 S1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the S1.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and S1.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Pentax S1
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Pentax S1
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax S1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $174