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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
Pentax X70
(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
  • Launched March 2009
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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was launched 18 months later than the X70 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S200 grades against the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Pentax X70

 EX-S200 X70 
LaunchedAugust 2010March 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-S200

 X70 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Pentax X70

 EX-S200 X70 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 vs the X70.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and X70 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and X70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S200 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher EX-S200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X70 Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography information
Pentax X70 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography information
Pentax X70 Travel photography information
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging factors
Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Pentax X70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-03 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132g (0.29 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-120 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $200