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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released September 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 2 years after the E85 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax E85

 EX-ZR15 E85 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2009Newer by 29 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 E85 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax E85

 EX-ZR15 E85 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the E85.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and E85.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Pentax E85 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Pentax E85
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (325 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
67
better than average battery power (325 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (325 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Pentax E85 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax E85
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 176g (0.39 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 325 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $0