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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
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
  • Launched March 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was revealed 9 months later than the X70 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-G1 scores against the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Pentax X70

 EX-G1 X70 
LaunchedNovember 2009March 2009More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-G1

 X70 EX-G1 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Pentax X70

 EX-G1 X70 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the X70.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and X70 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and X70.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-G1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax X70 Sports photography highlights
23
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography factors
Pentax X70 Travel photography factors
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Pentax X70
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Pentax X70 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Pentax X70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-18 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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-800 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $61 $200