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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-S7 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was introduced 12 months after the P70 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-S7 matches up against the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Pentax P70

 EX-S7 P70 
IntroducedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-S7

 P70 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax P70

 EX-S7 P70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S7 versus Pentax P70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 versus the P70.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and P70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-S7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
Pentax P70 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Pentax P70 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Pentax P70
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Pentax P70
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P70 Landscape photography advice
28
you can focus manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2009-03-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $200