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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 22 months before the Efina making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZS15 matches up against the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Pentax Efina

 EX-ZS15 Efina 

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-ZS15

 Efina EX-ZS15 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 22 months
Display sizing2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Pentax Efina

 EX-ZS15 Efina 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina 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 change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the Efina.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and Efina.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZS15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography factors
Pentax Efina Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography features
Pentax Efina Travel photography features
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (154 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (91g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (154g)
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Pentax Efina
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Pentax Efina
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-18 2013-06-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 2.5"
Screen resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 1/8s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 91 gr (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 200 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $248 $10