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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 5 years prior to the XG-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the XG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax XG-1

 EX-FC150 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-FC150

 XG-1 EX-FC150 
RevealedJuly 2014November 2009Newer by 56 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax XG-1

 EX-FC150 XG-1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the XG-1.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and XG-1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and XG-1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography highlights
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax XG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-16 2014-07-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 567g (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $599