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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Released March 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 3 years before the RS1500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-S12 grades vs the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Pentax RS1500

 EX-S12 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-S12

 RS1500 EX-S12 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax RS1500

 EX-S12 RS1500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has got external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 and the RS1500.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and RS1500.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax RS1500 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Pentax RS1500 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography info
56
lighter than others (111 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proof
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Pentax RS1500
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE 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 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $150