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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 2 years later than the E70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades against the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax E70

 EX-H30 E70 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kClearer screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-H30

 E70 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax E70

 EX-H30 E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 against the E70.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and E70.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
38
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Pentax E70 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax E70
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 201g (0.44 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $140