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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S200 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was introduced 18 months later than the P70 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the P70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Pentax P70

 EX-S200 P70 
LaunchedAugust 2010March 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-S200

 P70 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Pentax P70

 EX-S200 P70 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S200 versus Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S200 against the P70.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and P70.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-S200 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher EX-S200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography advice
Pentax P70 Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography advice
Pentax P70 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
Sports photography with Pentax P70
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
Travel photography with Pentax P70
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography details
Pentax P70 Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Pentax Optio P70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-03 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 132 grams (0.29 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $200