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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H20G was announced 3 years prior to the MX-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Pentax MX-1

 EX-H20G MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Casio EX-H20G

 MX-1 EX-H20G 
LaunchedJuly 2013September 2010More modern by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax MX-1

 EX-H20G MX-1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G comes with external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G versus the MX-1.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and MX-1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H20G using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-H20G will produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (216g)
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (290 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (216g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
great battery (290 CIPA)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (391g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (290 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging details
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (216g)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (391 grams)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Pentax MX-1
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 391 grams (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $400