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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Announced July 2011
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Introduced July 2014
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 4 years prior to the XG-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 XG-1 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-ZR100

		

		

			
 XG-1 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJuly 2014July 2011Fresher by 36 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 XG-1 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the XG-1.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and XG-1 is 92 and 66 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and XG-1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
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 you can focus manually
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
40
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Pentax XG-1
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (204g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
46
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
45
 long zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (240 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
63
 lighter than average in class (204g)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1248mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
 heavier than competition in class (567g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
43
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
45
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery pack (240 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (204 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone port
25
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (567g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax XG-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-07-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
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 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 567 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $599