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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(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
Pentax XG-1
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax XG-1

 EX-H10 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-H10

 XG-1 EX-H10 
AnnouncedJuly 2014June 2009Fresher by 62 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax XG-1

 EX-H10 XG-1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Pentax XG-1
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition (567 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging features
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (567g)
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax XG-1
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