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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X70 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 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax X70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was brought out 11 months later than the X70 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax X70

 EX-H15 X70 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-H15

 X70 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax X70

 EX-H15 X70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax X70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H15 vs the X70.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and X70 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and X70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-H15 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Pentax X70 Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Pentax X70
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Pentax X70 Travel photography factors
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
Pentax X70 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax X70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2009-03-02
Body design 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $200