Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000/Casio-EX-ZR1000-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Revealed July 2013
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.
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The EX-ZR1000 was released 9 months before the MX-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Pentax MX-1
EX-ZR1000 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
MX-1 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax MX-1
EX-ZR1000 | MX-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the MX-1.
![Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-vs-Pentax-MX-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-vs-Pentax-MX-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and MX-1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-vs-Pentax-MX-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR1000-vs-Pentax-MX-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-09-25 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, 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 | 255 gr (0.56 pounds) | 391 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | 470 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $572 | $400 |