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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
Pentax XG-1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Pentax XG-1

 EX-S5 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-S5

 XG-1 EX-S5 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2009Fresher by 67 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax XG-1

 EX-S5 XG-1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Pentax XG-1
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography information
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography information
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging highlights
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Pentax XG-1
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