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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X-5 Comparison

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Casio EX-FC100

9 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X-5 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Casio EX-FC100, which was introduced in January 2009 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Pentax X-5, which was introduced in August 2012 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, EX-FC100 is 3 years older than X-5. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-08
  • 9MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 156g. 100 x 59 x 23 mm

Pentax X-5 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-08-22
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 22-580 mm F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 230k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 595g. 119 x 86 x 107 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Pentax X-5
Weight
156 g vs 595 g 439 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 22mm 22 mm wider coverage
Sensor Pixel Area
3.13µm2 vs 1.74µm2 79% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Pentax X-5 over Casio Exilim EX-FC100
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 9 MP 77% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/1500s vs 1/1000s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele
580mm vs mm 580 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
26× vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.10 vs 3.60 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 8.50 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 22mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
8.50 vs 5.90 Slow lenses at tele
Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X-5: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-FC100 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries). Pentax X-5 has external dimensions of 119 x 86 x 107 mm (4.69 x 3.39 x 4.21″) and weighs 595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5. Casio EX-FC100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 27mm shorter and 84mm thinner than Pentax X-5.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X-5 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-FC100 is significantly lighter (439g ) than the Pentax X-5 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Casio Exilim EX-FC100 nor Pentax X-5 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Pentax X-5's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-FC100's 2.7" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Pentax X-5 LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Casio EX-FC100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X-5.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X-5: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Pentax X-5 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Pentax X-5's sensor provides 7MP more than Casio EX-FC100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the EX-FC100 and X-5 sensor size comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5 Cameras


Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X-5 Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 features a F3.6-8.5 zoom lens whereas Pentax X-5 features a 22-580 mm F3.1-5.9 26× zoom lens.

Casio EX-FC100 has 22mm wider coverage than the Pentax X-5. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.10, Pentax X-5 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Pentax X-5 has 580mm longer reach than the Casio EX-FC100. At f5.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
X-5
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100
X-5
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100
X-5
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100
X-5
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-FC100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Pentax X-5 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Casio EX-FC100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Pentax X-5 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
22 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Casio EX-FC100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Pentax X-5 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
580 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Casio EX-FC100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax X-5 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
156g
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
X Optical Zoom
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26.4X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
595g
Body Thickness 107mm
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Casio EX-FC100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Pentax X-5 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
22 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X-5: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X-5 scores compare:

Casio EX-FC100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #202 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Pentax X-5
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #45 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #527 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Pentax X-5 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-FC100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Casio EX-FC100. Otherwise, Pentax X-5 is the better camera overall.

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Pentax X-5 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Pentax X-5
Brand Casio Pentax
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-08-22
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 28.07mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 22-580 mm (26×)
Max Aperture F3.6-8.5 F3.1-5.9
Macro Focus Range n/a 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 230k dots
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range n/a 9.10 m
Max Flash Sync s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 156g 595g
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm 119 x 86 x 107mm
Battery Life n/a 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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