Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced March 2009

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FS10 was introduced around the same time to the P70 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-FS10 matches up against the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Pentax P70
EX-FS10 | P70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-FS10
P70 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax P70
EX-FS10 | P70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | March 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax P70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FS10 and the P70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and P70.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax P70 to offer you greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 | 9 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $200 |