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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
Pentax W80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax W80

 EX-ZR15 W80 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 W80 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax W80

 EX-ZR15 W80 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Pentax W80 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Pentax W80 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
67
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax W80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax Optio W80
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