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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 3 years prior to the MX-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax MX-1

 EX-ZR10 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 MX-1 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJuly 2013September 2010More modern by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax MX-1

 EX-ZR10 MX-1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the MX-1.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography information
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
good battery (290 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
good battery (290 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (391g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (290 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (391g)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax MX-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Pentax MX-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 391 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $190 $400