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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-ZR400 vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 24 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax S1

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2011Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

          

          

            
 S1 EX-ZR400 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax S1

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 S1 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the S1.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and S1.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
39
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
35
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
57
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery power (500 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
39
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
71
 great battery power (500 CIPA)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
52
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (500 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic port
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 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax S1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-03-02
Body design 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
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 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 500 pictures 260 pictures
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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $174