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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 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
  • Revealed July 2014
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 3 years earlier than the XG-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 XG-1 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 XG-1 EX-ZR300 
RevealedJuly 2014May 2012More modern by 26 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 XG-1 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the XG-1.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and XG-1 is 92 and 66 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and XG-1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography factors
39
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
40
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competition (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography details
55
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
45
 great zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (240 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
71
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (1248mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery (240 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition (567g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
52
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 better than average battery life (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
45
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery (240 shots)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging information
33
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone port
25
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (567 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax XG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 567 grams (1.25 pounds)
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 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $599