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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax X70

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-H20G vs Pentax X70 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax X70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 19 months later than the X70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H20G scores versus the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Pentax X70

 EX-H20G X70 
LaunchedSeptember 2010March 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-H20G

 X70 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax X70

 EX-H20G X70 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the X70.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and X70.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H20G to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Pentax X70
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (216g)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Pentax X70 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Pentax X70 Travel photography features
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Pentax X70 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging info
Pentax X70 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPentax X70
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 surface 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $200