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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Released January 2013
Pentax MX-1
(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-ZR400 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was released 5 months prior to the MX-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax MX-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 MX-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 MX-1 EX-ZR400 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax MX-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 MX-1 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar generation
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the MX-1.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and MX-1.
All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography info
40
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
42
 manual focus
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
65
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 more heavy than average (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
57
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high fps (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 great battery life (500 shots)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
43
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (290 per charge)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
71
 great battery life (500 shots)
 lighter than others (205g)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
 better than average battery power (290 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (391g)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
52
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (500 shots)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (290 shots)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (205g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic port
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than average (391 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax MX-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Pentax MX-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect 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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 391g (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 500 photographs 290 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $400