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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W60 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 W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W60 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 2 years after the W60 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax W60

 EX-ZR15 W60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 W60 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax W60

 EX-ZR15 W60 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides exterior dimensions 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 W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the W60.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and W60.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Pentax W60 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Pentax W60
67
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax W60
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-07-01
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $300