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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(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
Pentax P70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Pentax P70

 EX-FS10 P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-FS10

 P70 EX-FS10 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax P70

 EX-FS10 P70 
IntroducedJanuary 2009March 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Pentax P70
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Pentax P70
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography details
Pentax P70 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography information
Pentax P70 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (155g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
26
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Pentax P70
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Pentax Optio P70
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