Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax XG-1
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Portability
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched August 2013
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced July 2014
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax XG-1
| EX-ZR800 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-ZR800
| XG-1 | EX-ZR800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2014 |  | August 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax XG-1
| EX-ZR800 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
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.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography factors
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Pentax XG-1 Street photography information
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (567 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography details
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
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great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than average (567 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging information
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (567 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Pentax |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Pentax XG-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-08-07 | 2014-07-15 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) |
| Physical 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 Overall 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-130 | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $429 | $599 |