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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Announced January 2010
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-H15 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed 14 months earlier than the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-H15 grades versus the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax RS1500

 EX-H15 RS1500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-H15

 RS1500 EX-H15 
RevealedMarch 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax RS1500

 EX-H15 RS1500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys outside 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 RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 vs the RS1500.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and RS1500.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax RS1500
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $150