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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was revealed 3 years prior to the X-5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-FH25 grades vs the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Pentax X-5

 EX-FH25 X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-FH25

 X-5 EX-FH25 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax X-5

 EX-FH25 X-5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH25 and the X-5.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and X-5 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and X-5.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography factors
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography factors
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography factors
Pentax X-5 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (524g)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography details
Pentax X-5 Travel photography details
49
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (524g)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
very long reach (580mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (595g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography details
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
rather wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging advice
Pentax X-5 Vlogging advice
22
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than average (524 grams)
27
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competition (595g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax X-5
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Pentax X-5
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Pentax X-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lb) 595 gr (1.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
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 - 330 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $230