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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed around the same time to the E70 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the E70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Pentax E70

 EX-S12 E70 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-S12

 E70 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax E70

 EX-S12 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 against the E70.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and E70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-S12 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Pentax E70 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Pentax E70 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Pentax E70
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Hot shoe
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $119 $140