Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1
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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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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Photography Glossary 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 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
| MX-1 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Pentax MX-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |