Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax VS20
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax VS20 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced January 2012

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-H15 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was unveiled 24 months prior to the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H15 scores versus the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax VS20
EX-H15 | VS20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Casio EX-H15
VS20 | EX-H15 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax VS20
EX-H15 | VS20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 features physical 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 VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 versus Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the VS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and VS20.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-25 |
Physical type | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $106 |