Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RS1500
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced November 2009
(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
- Announced March 2011

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was announced 16 months earlier than the RS1500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax RS1500
EX-FC150 | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-FC150
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Announced | March 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax RS1500
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 versus Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the RS1500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and RS1500.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-11-16 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 173g (0.38 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $350 | $150 |