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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(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
Pentax X70
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax X70

 EX-100 X70 
IntroducedFebruary 2014March 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-100

 X70 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax X70

 EX-100 X70 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

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

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography information
Pentax X70 Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography highlights
Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography features
Pentax X70 Sports photography features
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery life (390 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (390 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
Pentax X70 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-100Pentax X70
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