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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Released March 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S5 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was released very close to the P70 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-S5 grades against the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Pentax P70

 EX-S5 P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-S5

 P70 EX-S5 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax P70

 EX-S5 P70 
ReleasedJanuary 2009March 2009Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 features physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 versus Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 against the P70.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and P70 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and P70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax P70 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography details
Pentax P70 Portrait photography details
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
Pentax P70 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Pentax P70
53
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Pentax P70 Vlogging advice
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Pentax Optio P70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $130 $200