Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax MX-1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.