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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 23 months later than the RS1500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax RS1500

 EX-ZR400 RS1500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2011More recent by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 RS1500 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax RS1500

 EX-ZR400 RS1500 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the RS1500.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and RS1500.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax RS1500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 500 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $150