Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax P80
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax P80 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed August 2009

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax P80 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was brought out 6 months later than the P80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax P80
EX-H15 | P80 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-H15
P80 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax P80
EX-H15 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax P80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 against the P80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and P80.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | 161 gr (0.35 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-90 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $200 |