Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax S1
EX-ZR800 | S1 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | March 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Casio EX-ZR800
S1 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax S1
EX-ZR800 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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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 |