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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X70

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-FH100 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FH100 versus Pentax X70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 16 months later than the X70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax X70

 EX-FH100 X70 
ReleasedJune 2010March 2009Fresher by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-FH100

 X70 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax X70

 EX-FH100 X70 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the X70.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and X70 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and X70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax X70 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-FH100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Pentax X70 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Pentax X70
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Pentax X70
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Pentax X70
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 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 measurements 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 201g (0.44 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 ID NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $200