Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Released August 2009
(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

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was released 19 months before the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax RS1500
EX-Z450 | RS1500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-Z450
RS1500 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax RS1500
EX-Z450 | RS1500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 against the RS1500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and RS1500.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax RS1500 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2011-03-16 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $229 | $150 |