Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Launched July 2014

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax XG-1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was launched 6 years prior to the XG-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S5 grades against the XG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Pentax XG-1
EX-S5 | XG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-S5
XG-1 | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 67 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax XG-1
EX-S5 | XG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 vs the XG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and XG-1 is 97 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and XG-1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax XG-1 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Pentax XG-1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2014-07-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 100g (0.22 lbs) | 567g (1.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $130 | $599 |