Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RZ18
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
Photography Glossary Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-H15 was launched 20 months before the RZ18 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-H15 scores against the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax RZ18
| EX-H15 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Casio EX-H15
| RZ18 | EX-H15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax RZ18
| EX-H15 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 offers external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H15 and the RZ18.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and RZ18.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Pentax |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 161 grams (0.35 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $300 | $210 |