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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
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Features
37
Overall
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Announced July 2010
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-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was brought out 5 years prior to the XG-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH25 grades vs the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Pentax XG-1

 EX-FH25 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-FH25

 XG-1 EX-FH25 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax XG-1

 EX-FH25 XG-1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with exterior dimensions 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 XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the XG-1.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and XG-1 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and XG-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography features
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography information
Pentax XG-1 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (524g)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than average in class (567g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography details
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging info
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2014-07-15
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 pounds) 567 grams (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $599