Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X-5
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Released August 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
- Introduced August 2012

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X-5 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was revealed 4 years earlier than the X-5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax X-5
EX-Z450 | X-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-Z450
X-5 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax X-5
EX-Z450 | X-5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 features outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 and the X-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and X-5 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and X-5.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Pentax X-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Pentax X-5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2012-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 230k dot |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
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 | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 595 gr (1.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $229 | $230 |