Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X-5
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Released August 2012

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X-5 Overview
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").

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Pentax X-5
EX-Z400 | X-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-Z400
X-5 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax X-5
EX-Z400 | X-5 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Pentax X-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Pentax X-5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-08-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 230k dot |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
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 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 595 grams (1.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $230 |