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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured very close to the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 VS20 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 VS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got external 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 VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the VS20.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and VS20.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you should really factor the production date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (235g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (325 per charge)
 low fps (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
44
 amazing zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
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 better than average battery life (325 per charge)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than others (235 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 great reach (560mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (325 shots)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (235 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax VS20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-01-25
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $106