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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 24 months later than the I-10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-ZR15 I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 I-10 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax I-10

 EX-ZR15 I-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got external 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 I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the I-10.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and I-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (325 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery (325 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (325 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Prime
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" 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 325 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $310