Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RS1500
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Introduced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

The EX-10 was launched 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-10 grades vs the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax RS1500
EX-10 | RS1500 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 33 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-10
RS1500 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax RS1500
EX-10 | RS1500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 vs the RS1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and RS1500 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and RS1500.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RS1500 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-14 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 250s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.90 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384g (0.85 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 455 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-130A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $456 | $150 |