Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax MX-1
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Revealed July 2013
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Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-H15 was revealed 4 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-H15 grades versus the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax MX-1
| EX-H15 | MX-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Casio EX-H15
| MX-1 | EX-H15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months | |
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax MX-1
| EX-H15 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 against the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and MX-1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H15 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-H15 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax MX-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Pentax |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax MX-1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) | 391 gr (0.86 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-90 | D-Li-106 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $300 | $400 |