Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 5 years prior to the MX-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 and the MX-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and MX-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-S12 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.