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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2014
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was introduced 6 years before the Q-S1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-S5 grades vs the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Pentax Q-S1

 EX-S5 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Casio EX-S5

 Q-S1 EX-S5 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2009Newer by 67 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax Q-S1

 EX-S5 Q-S1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S5 vs the Q-S1.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and Q-S1 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and Q-S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax Q-S1 will deliver more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (203g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography highlights
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition (203g)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography info
27
you can focus manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (203g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Pentax Q-S1
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Pentax Q-S1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2014-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range () -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $130 $250