Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2009
(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
- Released July 2014
Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax XG-1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-FS10 was released 6 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FS10 scores vs the XG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Pentax XG-1
EX-FS10 | XG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-FS10
XG-1 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | January 2009 | Fresher by 67 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax XG-1
EX-FS10 | XG-1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax XG-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FS10 and the XG-1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and XG-1 is 96 and 66 respectively.
Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and XG-1.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Pentax XG-1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2014-07-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 567 gr (1.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $200 | $599 |