Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X-5
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Released August 2012

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X-5 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X-5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was announced 3 years prior to the X-5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-S7 scores versus the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Pentax X-5
EX-S7 | X-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-S7
X-5 | EX-S7 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax X-5
EX-S7 | X-5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 and the X-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and X-5 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and X-5.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Pentax X-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Pentax X-5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2012-08-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 230k dots |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 595 gr (1.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $140 | $230 |