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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
Pentax RS1500
(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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 9 months prior to the RS1500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax RS1500

 EX-FH100 RS1500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-FH100

 RS1500 EX-FH100 
IntroducedMarch 2011June 2010Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax RS1500

 EX-FH100 RS1500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the RS1500.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and RS1500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax RS1500 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
36
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography information
Pentax RS1500 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax RS1500
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-03-16
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $150