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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax RS1500

 EX-Z450 RS1500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-Z450

 RS1500 EX-Z450 
ReleasedMarch 2011August 2009More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax RS1500

 EX-Z450 RS1500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
62
lighter than competitors (128g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
37
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax RS1500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Pentax Optio RS1500
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