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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 3 years before the RS1500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax RS1500

 EX-FC100 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-FC100

 RS1500 EX-FC100 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2009More recent by 26 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax RS1500

 EX-FC100 RS1500 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the RS1500.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and RS1500.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to produce greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography info
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax RS1500
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $150