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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E70

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E70 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 13 months after the E70 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H15 matches up against the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax E70

 EX-H15 E70 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kClearer display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-H15

 E70 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax E70

 EX-H15 E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax E70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-H15 vs the E70.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and E70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer EX-H15 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
Pentax E70 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E70 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Pentax E70
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax E70
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
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 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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-90 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $140