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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax P70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 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
  • Revealed March 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax P70 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-G1 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was brought out 9 months after the P70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-G1 scores versus the P70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Pentax P70

 EX-G1 P70 
RevealedNovember 2009March 2009Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-G1

 P70 EX-G1 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax P70

 EX-G1 P70 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-G1 versus Pentax P70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 versus the P70.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and P70.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-G1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax P70 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
Pentax P70 Street photography info
53
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (154 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography advice
Pentax P70 Sports photography advice
23
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Pentax P70
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (154 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P70 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Pentax P70 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (154g)
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Pentax Optio P70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-18 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $61 $200