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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 19 months later than the RS1500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Pentax RS1500

 EX-ZR1000 RS1500 
IntroducedSeptember 2012March 2011Fresher by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 RS1500 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax RS1500

 EX-ZR1000 RS1500 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the RS1500.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and RS1500 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and RS1500.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography information
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
70
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax RS1500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-25 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $572 $150