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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Released July 2014
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS10 was launched 4 years prior to the XG-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZS10 matches up versus the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Pentax XG-1

 EX-ZS10 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 XG-1 EX-ZS10 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2011Newer by 42 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Pentax XG-1

 EX-ZS10 XG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the XG-1.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and XG-1 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and XG-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography details
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (567 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (567g)
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Pentax XG-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Pentax XG-1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-07-15
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed - 4 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 567 grams (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LB-060
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $599