As well as being compared against other waterproofs and compacts, the Casio Exilim EX-G1 is also often compared to travel zooms and pro digicams. The Casio Exilim EX-G1's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-TS3 and the Lumix DMC-ZR1) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix AW100 and the Coolpix P7100)

compared toWaterproof competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-G1 compared to other waterproof competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7").

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.9 vs f/3.3), records lower quality movies (848 x 480 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 28 mm), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots) and doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens).

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100
1 year newer
$297 - $300

Significant advantages of the AW100 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the AW100 (vs the EX-G1)

  • None found

common strengths of the AW100 and EX-G1

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
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Olympus Tough TG-810

Olympus Tough TG-810
1 year newer
$364

Significant advantages of the TG-810 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm
  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift, Digital vs None

Significant disadvantages of the TG-810 (vs the EX-G1)

  • None found

common strengths of the TG-810 and EX-G1

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
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Pentax Optio WG-1

Pentax Optio WG-1
1 year newer
$209

Significant advantages of the WG-1 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm
  • Much better macro capability: 1 cm vs 10 cm
  • Image stabilization: Digital vs None

Significant disadvantages of the WG-1 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"

common strengths of the WG-1 and EX-G1

  • None found
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
1 year newer
$230 - $380

Significant advantages of the DMC-TS3 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TS3 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"

common strengths of the DMC-TS3 and EX-G1

  • None found
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Canon PowerShot D10

Canon PowerShot D10
9 months older
$247 - $319

Significant advantages of the D10 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.9
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Better wide angle: 35 mm vs 38 mm

Significant disadvantages of the D10 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0"
  • Thicker: 1.9" vs 0.8"

common strengths of the D10 and EX-G1

  • None found
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Sony Cybershot TX10

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10
1 year newer
$265 - $308

Significant advantages of the TX10 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the TX10 (vs the EX-G1)

  • None found

common strengths of the TX10 and EX-G1

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
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compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-G1 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), takes significantly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 3.1 MP), is newer (november, 2009 vs february, 2000), is thinner (0.8" vs 1.1") and is slightly lighter (154 g vs 176 g).

However, on average it has a much narrower aperture (f/3.9 vs f/2.7), records lower quality movies (848 x 480 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 28 mm), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 1,229k dots) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Casio QV-3EX

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9 years older

Significant advantages of the QV-3EX (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.9
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None

Significant disadvantages of the QV-3EX (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much lower true resolution: 3.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 3.0"
  • Much larger: Compact 115x62x33 mm vs Compact 104x64x20 mm

common strengths of the QV-3EX and EX-G1

  • None found
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Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
1 year newer
$102 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.9
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the EX-G1)

  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the 100 HS and EX-G1

  • Thin: 0.8" vs 0.8"
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Casio Exilim EX-G1

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
1 year newer
$414 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.9
  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 38 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Significantly thicker: 1.1" vs 0.8"
  • Significantly heavier: 198 g vs 154 g
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the S100 and EX-G1

  • None found
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Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$125 - $233

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 38 mm
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.9
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the EX-G1)

  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the 300 HS and EX-G1

  • Thin: 0.8" vs 0.8"
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Casio Exilim EX-G1

Casio Exilim EX-ZR10

Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
10 months newer
$21 - $354

Significant advantages of the EX-ZR10 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm
  • Shoots much faster: 40 fps vs 3 fps
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/3.0 vs f/3.9

Significant disadvantages of the EX-ZR10 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 102x69x27 mm vs Compact 104x64x20 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 1.1" vs 0.8"
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the EX-ZR10 and EX-G1

  • None found
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX100V
1 year newer
$239 - $378

Significant advantages of the DSC-TX100v (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 27 mm vs 38 mm
  • Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-TX100v (vs the EX-G1)

  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the DSC-TX100v and EX-G1

  • Thin: 0.7" vs 0.8"
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-TX100V vs the Casio Exilim EX-G1

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-G1 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it is slightly smaller (compact 104x64x20 mm vs compact 105x59x29 mm), is thinner (0.8" vs 1.3"), is slightly lighter (154 g vs 204 g), is slightly less expensive ($189.99 vs $354.46) and is waterproof.

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (3x vs 12.5x), has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 25 mm), has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.9 vs f/3.1), doesn't have a built-in GPS and records lower quality movies (848 x 480 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
3 months older

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZR1 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/3.3 vs f/3.9
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZR1 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • Not waterproof
  • Thicker: 1" vs 0.8"

common strengths of the DMC-ZR1 and EX-G1

  • Fairly small: Compact 98x55x26 mm vs Compact 104x64x20 mm
  • Thin: 1" vs 0.8"
  • Light weight: 158 g vs 154 g
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 vs the Casio Exilim EX-G1

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
1 year newer
$219 - $304

Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm
  • Has a GPS
  • Much more zoom: 14x vs 3x

Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the EX-G1)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 106x59x33 mm vs Compact 104x64x20 mm
  • Much thicker: 1.3" vs 0.8"
  • Significantly heavier: 215 g vs 154 g

common strengths of the SX230 HS and EX-G1

  • None found
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Casio Exilim ZR100

Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
1 year newer
$354 - $442

Significant advantages of the ZR100 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 38 mm
  • Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None
  • Shoots much faster: 40 fps vs 3 fps

Significant disadvantages of the ZR100 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Larger: Compact 105x59x29 mm vs Compact 104x64x20 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 1.1" vs 0.8"
  • Significantly heavier: 204 g vs 154 g

common strengths of the ZR100 and EX-G1

  • None found
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compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-G1 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.8"), is slightly smaller (compact 104x64x20 mm vs standard size 117x70x57 mm), is thinner (0.8" vs 2.2"), is significantly lighter (154 g vs 395 g) and is significantly less expensive ($189.99 vs $582.99).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.9 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (848 x 480 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps) and has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 28 mm).

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10
1 year newer
$583 - $600

Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.9
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Larger: Standard size 117x70x57 mm vs Compact 104x64x20 mm
  • Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0"
  • Significantly thicker: 2.2" vs 0.8"

common strengths of the X10 and EX-G1

  • None found
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Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100
1 year newer
$400 - $409

Significant advantages of the P7100 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Shoots RAW
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.9

Significant disadvantages of the P7100 (vs the EX-G1)

  • Significantly heavier: 395 g vs 154 g
  • Not waterproof
  • Thicker: 1.8" vs 0.8"

common strengths of the P7100 and EX-G1

  • Inexpensive: $399.95 vs $189.99
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