Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
- Revealed June 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Announced July 2014

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H10 versus Pentax XG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H10 was launched 6 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H10 scores versus the XG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax XG-1
EX-H10 | XG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-H10
XG-1 | EX-H10 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | June 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax XG-1
EX-H10 | XG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H10 versus Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H10 against the XG-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and XG-1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and XG-1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Pentax XG-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-06-11 | 2014-07-15 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lbs) | 567g (1.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $599 |