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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched 20 months earlier than the RZ10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-G1 scores vs the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Pentax RZ10

 EX-G1 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-G1

 RZ10 EX-G1 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2009More modern by 20 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax RZ10

 EX-G1 RZ10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 versus Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 against the RZ10.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and RZ10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Pentax RZ10 Street photography features
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
23
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
31
manual focus
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (178 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Pentax RZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-18 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 178 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $61 $200