Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Pentax X-5
EX-G1 | X-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-G1
X-5 | EX-G1 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax X-5
EX-G1 | X-5 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Pentax X-5 | |
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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 |