Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax XG-1

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-S200 versus Pentax XG-1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was revealed 5 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-S200 scores vs the XG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S200 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S200 versus Pentax XG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the XG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and XG-1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and XG-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-S200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.