Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X70

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax X70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released very close to the X70 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the X70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and X70 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and X70.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.