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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RS1500 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 RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 10 months later than the RS1500 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax RS1500

 EX-ZR15 RS1500 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2011Fresher by 10 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 RS1500 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax RS1500

 EX-ZR15 RS1500 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides physical 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) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the RS1500.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and RS1500.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery (325 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery (325 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax RS1500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 $150