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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Launched January 2012
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 4 months later than the RZ18 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax RZ18

					

					

						
 EX-ZR15 RZ18 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Casio EX-ZR15

					

					

						
 RZ18 EX-ZR15 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax RZ18

					

					

						
 EX-ZR15 RZ18 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar age
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys physical 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 RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the RZ18.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and RZ18.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to consider the age  of the products into consideration.

						Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
36
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Street photography highlights
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than average (178 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (325 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
47
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
67
 better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than average (178g)
 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography details
49
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
49
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (178 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax RZ18
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
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 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 photographs -
Type 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $210