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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 2 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax P80

 EX-ZR15 P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 P80 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax P80

 EX-ZR15 P80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outer measurements 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 P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the P80.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and P80.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Pentax P80 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Pentax P80 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Pentax P80
67
better than average battery power (325 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Pentax P80 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax P80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Prime
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $200