Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X-5

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax X-5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was announced 4 years before the X-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z400 grades against the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and X-5 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and X-5.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax X-5 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.