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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-S200 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S200 was unveiled 3 years prior to the Q10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Pentax Q10

 EX-S200 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Casio EX-S200

 Q10 EX-S200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Pentax Q10

 EX-S200 Q10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S200 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S200 versus Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S200 against the Q10.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and Q10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-S200 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-S200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (200g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
lighter than competition (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging features
Pentax Q10 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Pentax Q10
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Pentax Q10
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-08-03 2012-09-10
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $350