Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched June 2009

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was announced 2 years later than the W80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax W80
EX-ZR15 | W80 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-ZR15
W80 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax W80
EX-ZR15 | W80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features 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) and the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and W80.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2009-06-25 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-110 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $249 | $250 |