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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X70 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
  • Announced February 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
  • Introduced March 2009
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X70 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax X70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was brought out 12 months after the X70 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S7 scores vs the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Pentax X70

 EX-S7 X70 
IntroducedFebruary 2010March 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-S7

 X70 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax X70

 EX-S7 X70 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax X70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 against the X70.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and X70 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and X70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-S7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Pentax X70 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
Pentax X70 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography features
Pentax X70 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography information
Pentax X70 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
Pentax X70 Landscape photography info
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Pentax X70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-21 2009-03-02
Physical type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $140 $200