Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax XG-1
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
(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
- Launched July 2014

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax XG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was announced 5 years prior to the XG-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FH100 grades against the XG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax XG-1
EX-FH100 | XG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-FH100
XG-1 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax XG-1
EX-FH100 | XG-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the XG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and XG-1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and XG-1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Pentax XG-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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 × 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | 201g (0.44 lb) | 567g (1.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $299 | $599 |