Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax K100D S

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax K100D S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was brought out 19 months after the K100D S which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-S12 matches up against the K100D S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 and the K100D S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and K100D S is 96 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and K100D S.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-S12 will offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-S12 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.