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Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
  • Revealed September 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
  • Introduced July 2014
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 4 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades against the XG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Pentax XG-1

 EX-Z16 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-Z16

 XG-1 EX-Z16 
IntroducedJuly 2014September 2010Fresher by 46 months
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Pentax XG-1

 EX-Z16 XG-1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the XG-1.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and XG-1 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and XG-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (240 shots)
heavier than others in class (567g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (567g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Pentax XG-1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2014-07-15
Physical type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Display resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
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), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 567 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LB-060
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $100 $599