Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax K-3

Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Pentax K-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 3 years prior to the K-3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the K-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the K-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and K-3 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and K-3.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-3 will give you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.