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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 7 months prior to the X-5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Pentax X-5

 EX-ZR15 X-5 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 X-5 EX-ZR15 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax X-5

 EX-ZR15 X-5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 features external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the X-5.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and X-5 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and X-5.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Pentax X-5
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Pentax X-5 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (325 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Pentax X-5 Travel photography features
67
good battery power (325 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
very long zoom (580mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Pentax X-5 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
26
relatively wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Pentax X-5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Pentax X-5
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Pentax X-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-08-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 595 gr (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
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 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 $230