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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Introduced July 2014
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 17 months before the XG-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the XG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 XG-1 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 XG-1 EX-ZR700 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2013More recent by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 XG-1 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax XG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the XG-1.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and XG-1 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and XG-1.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to take the production date  of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
40
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
50
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery (470 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
45
 long zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
70
 good battery (470 shots)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (1248mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
 more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
51
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good battery (470 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
45
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
25
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (567g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax XG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-07-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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
External flash    
AE 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 (30,20,15 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 222g (0.49 lbs) 567g (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $370 $599