Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax XG-1

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 11 months before the XG-1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got external 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") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the XG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and XG-1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and XG-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.