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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced November 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
  • Released March 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was launched 9 months later than the X70 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FC150 scores against the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax X70

 EX-FC150 X70 
ReleasedNovember 2009March 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-FC150

 X70 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax X70

 EX-FC150 X70 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the X70.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and X70 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and X70.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax X70 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger EX-FC150 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
Pentax X70 Sports photography details
30
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Pentax X70 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax X70
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-16 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $200