Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax MX-1

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax MX-1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 5 years prior to the MX-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z270 grades against the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and MX-1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax MX-1 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.