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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
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
  • Announced July 2014
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 21 months prior to the XG-1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the XG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 XG-1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 XG-1 EX-ZR1000 
AnnouncedJuly 2014September 2012More modern by 21 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 XG-1 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the XG-1.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and XG-1 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and XG-1.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
40
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
68
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competition (567g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
50
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
45
 excellent zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography features
70
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (1248mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
 heavier than competition (567 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
51
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
45
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging features
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
25
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competition (567g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-25 2014-07-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe    
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 (30,20,15 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), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 255 grams (0.56 lb) 567 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 470 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $572 $599