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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax S1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 18 months earlier than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax S1

 EX-Z450 S1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S1 EX-Z450 
ReleasedMarch 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax S1

 EX-Z450 S1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the S1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax S1 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Pentax S1
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Pentax S1
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Pentax S1 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (128g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax S1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $174