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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Released July 2014
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 17 months prior to the XG-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 XG-1 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 XG-1 EX-ZR400 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2013Newer by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 XG-1 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outside dimensions 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 XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the XG-1.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and XG-1 is 92 and 66 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and XG-1.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
40
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than others (567g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
57
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery life (500 per charge)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
45
 amazing zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (240 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography details
71
 great battery life (500 shots)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (1248mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
 heavier than others (567g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
52
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
45
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (205g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic port
25
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic support
 heavier than others (567g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2014-07-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
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 range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 567g (1.25 lbs)
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 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 images 240 images
Form of battery 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 recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $599