Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Introduced March 2009

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and X70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-100 was brought out 5 years after the X70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-100 scores versus the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Pentax X70. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax X70
EX-100 | X70 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 61 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-100
X70 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax X70
EX-100 | X70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 and the X70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and X70 is 83 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and X70.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-100 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The newer EX-100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Pentax X70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-02-06 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | - |
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 | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389g (0.86 lb) | 410g (0.90 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $572 | $200 |