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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Q-S1 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
  • Announced July 2011
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2014
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Pentax Q-S1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 4 years before the Q-S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZS15 scores versus the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Pentax Q-S1

 EX-ZS15 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 Q-S1 EX-ZS15 
RevealedAugust 2014July 2011More recent by 37 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Pentax Q-S1

 EX-ZS15 Q-S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the Q-S1.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and Q-S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS15 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-ZS15 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (203 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than others (203 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging advice
26
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (203g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Pentax Q-S1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Pentax Q-S1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-18 2014-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW photos
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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 203 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $248 $250