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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Launched July 2014
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax XG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 6 years prior to the XG-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the XG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax XG-1

 EX-FC100 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-FC100

 XG-1 EX-FC100 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2009More modern by 67 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax XG-1

 EX-FC100 XG-1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the XG-1.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and XG-1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and XG-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax XG-1 to show more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (567 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (567 grams)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Pentax XG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2014-07-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 567g (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 LB-060
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $599