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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 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
  • Launched November 2009
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-G1 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax X-5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was released 3 years before the X-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the X-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Pentax X-5

 EX-G1 X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-G1

 X-5 EX-G1 
LaunchedAugust 2012November 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax X-5

 EX-G1 X-5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 against the X-5.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and X-5 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and X-5.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
Pentax X-5 Street photography info
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Pentax X-5
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weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Pentax X-5
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weather proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
very long reach (580mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
really wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
Pentax X-5 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (154g)
26
really wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Pentax X-5
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Pentax X-5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Pentax X-5
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-18 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 595g (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $61 $230