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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced 3 years prior to the Q10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H15 scores versus the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax Q10

 EX-H15 Q10 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Casio EX-H15

 Q10 EX-H15 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax Q10

 EX-H15 Q10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has got 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 Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the Q10.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and Q10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H15 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography information
Pentax Q10 Travel photography information
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
built-in flash
bad battery power (270 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax Q10
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Pentax Q10
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $350