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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax S1

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 5 months later than the S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax S1

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 S1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Casio EX-ZR100

          

          

            
 S1 EX-ZR100 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax S1

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 S1 
LaunchedJuly 2011March 2011Similar generation
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the S1.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and S1.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax S1 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
29
 manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
35
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (204 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Pentax S1
46
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
63
 lighter than competitors (204g)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
43
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Pentax S1 Vlogging details
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (204g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax S1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $174