Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax E70
EX-H30 | E70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+349k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-H30
E70 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax E70
EX-H30 | E70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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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 |