Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax E85
EX-ZR15 | E85 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-ZR15
E85 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax E85
EX-ZR15 | E85 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |