Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WS80
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WS80 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2009

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was revealed 2 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax WS80
EX-ZR15 | WS80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-ZR15
WS80 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax WS80
EX-ZR15 | WS80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the WS80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and WS80.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $220 |