Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina
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37 Features
15 Overall
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38 Features
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe 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.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Pentax Efina. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Pentax Efina
EX-ZS15 | Efina |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-ZS15
Efina | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display sizing | 2.5" | " | Larger display (+2.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Pentax Efina
EX-ZS15 | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Pentax Efina | |
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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 |