Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Released September 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
- Launched August 2012

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the X-5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Pentax X-5
EX-Z16 | X-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-Z16
X-5 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Pentax X-5
EX-Z16 | X-5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 against the X-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and X-5 is 99 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and X-5.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax X-5 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Pentax X-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Pentax X-5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2012-08-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | - | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 230 thousand dot |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 595g (1.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 330 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $100 | $230 |