Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Introduced July 2013
Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z33 was brought out 4 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax MX-1
EX-Z33 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Casio EX-Z33
MX-1 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 46 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax MX-1
EX-Z33 | MX-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the MX-1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and MX-1 is 97 and 84 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and MX-1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax MX-1 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Pentax MX-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 lb) | 391g (0.86 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-82 | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $120 | $400 |