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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X70

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched June 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
  • Announced March 2009
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax X70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was unveiled 4 months after the X70 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-H10 scores vs the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax X70

 EX-H10 X70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-H10

 X70 EX-H10 

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax X70

 EX-H10 X70 
AnnouncedJune 2009March 2009Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax X70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H10 against the X70.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and X70 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and X70.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography info
Pentax X70 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography highlights
Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax X70 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography advice
Pentax X70 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
35
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging info
Pentax X70 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax X70
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-06-11 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $200