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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was announced 21 months prior to the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H10 grades vs the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax RS1500

 EX-H10 RS1500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-H10

 RS1500 EX-H10 
RevealedMarch 2011June 2009More modern by 21 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax RS1500

 EX-H10 RS1500 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H10 against the RS1500.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax RS1500 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography features
Pentax RS1500 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography info
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H10
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax RS1500
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-06-11 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $150