Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2016
- New Model is Pentax K-1 II
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-H15 versus Pentax K-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe EX-H15 was released 7 years prior to the K-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-H15 scores versus the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax K-1
EX-H15 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Casio EX-H15
K-1 | EX-H15 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | January 2010 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 461k | Clearer display (+576k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax K-1
EX-H15 | K-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-H15 versus Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 versus the K-1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and K-1 is 93 and 55 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and K-1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H15 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax K-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2016-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) | 1010 gr (2.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 760 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Price at launch | $300 | $1,499 |