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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 5 months before the RS1500 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax RS1500

 EX-ZR10 RS1500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 RS1500 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax RS1500

 EX-ZR10 RS1500 
IntroducedSeptember 2010March 2011Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the RS1500.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and RS1500.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax RS1500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $190 $150