Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax MX-1

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 4 years before the MX-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 against the MX-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and MX-1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same MP but different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.