Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X70

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 23 months after the X70 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-H30 grades versus the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H30 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 and the X70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and X70 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and X70.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.