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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
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
  • Revealed July 2014
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S7 versus Pentax XG-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was manufactured 5 years prior to the XG-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Pentax XG-1

 EX-S7 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-S7

 XG-1 EX-S7 
RevealedJuly 2014February 2010More recent by 53 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax XG-1

 EX-S7 XG-1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 has external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-S7 versus Pentax XG-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 against the XG-1.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and XG-1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and XG-1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (567 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Pentax XG-1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-21 2014-07-15
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 567 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $140 $599