Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Pentax P70
EX-S5 | P70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-S5
P70 | EX-S5 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax P70
EX-S5 | P70 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | March 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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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 |