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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Announced March 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured very close to the X70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FC100 grades against the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax X70

 EX-FC100 X70 

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-FC100

 X70 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X70

 EX-FC100 X70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009March 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the X70.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and X70 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and X70.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax X70 to give more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Pentax X70 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Pentax X70
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Pentax X70 Landscape photography information
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Pentax X70 Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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 model NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $200