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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 2 years after the S1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax S1

 EX-ZR800 S1 
LaunchedAugust 2013March 2011More modern by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 S1 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax S1

 EX-ZR800 S1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the S1.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and S1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax S1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-07 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash options 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
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), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $429 $174