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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 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
  • Launched July 2014
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Pentax XG-1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 5 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z2000 matches up vs the XG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Pentax XG-1

 EX-Z2000 XG-1 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 XG-1 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2010More recent by 55 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax XG-1

 EX-Z2000 XG-1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 has outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the XG-1.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and XG-1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and XG-1.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax XG-1 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Pentax XG-1
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (152g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography advice
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (152 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography info
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (152g)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Pentax XG-1
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Pentax XG-1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2014-07-15
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 × 720 (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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 567 grams (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 LB-060
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $599