Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X70
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Introduced March 2009
Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X70 Overview
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Pentax X70
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-S12
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Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax X70
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Introduced | January 2009 | March 2009 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
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.
Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Pentax X70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 410g (0.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
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 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $119 | $200 |