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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax S1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR300 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 15 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax S1

 EX-ZR300 S1 
LaunchedMay 2012March 2011Newer by 15 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S1 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax S1

 EX-ZR300 S1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the S1.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and S1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Pentax S1 Sports photography details
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax S1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 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 All around 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 500 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $174