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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
66
Overall
61

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Updated by Pentax K-50
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Pentax K-30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS15 was released 15 months prior to the K-30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZS15 scores against the K-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Pentax K-30

 EX-ZS15 K-30 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 K-30 EX-ZS15 
LaunchedOctober 2012July 2011More modern by 15 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Pentax K-30

 EX-ZS15 K-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 has got external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the K-30.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and K-30.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS15 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-30 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Pentax K-30
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography advice
Pentax K-30 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography information
Pentax K-30 Sports photography information
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Pentax K-30
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (154g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography advice
32
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-30 Vlogging advice
26
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (154g)
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Pentax K-30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Pentax K-30
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Pentax K-30
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-07-18 2012-10-29
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO - 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1129
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer - Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $248 $525