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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(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
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
  • Released July 2014
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Pentax XG-1

 EX-FS10 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-FS10

 XG-1 EX-FS10 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2009Fresher by 67 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax XG-1

 EX-FS10 XG-1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography info
Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1248mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography info
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
26
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Pentax XG-1
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