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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
Pentax K-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax K-1

 EX-H15 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Casio EX-H15

 K-1 EX-H15 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k461kClearer display (+576k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax K-1

 EX-H15 K-1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
low battery (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
53
weather proof
amazing megapixels (36MP)
low battery (760 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (204,800)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax K-1
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax K-1
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