Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ10
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2012
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax RZ10
| EX-ZR15 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| RZ10 | EX-ZR15 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax RZ10
| EX-ZR15 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the RZ10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and RZ10.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (325 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
good battery power (325 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography advice
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (325 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (178 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | 178 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-110 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $249 | $200 |