Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax P70

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 19 months after the P70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z16 scores against the P70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has sizing 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-Z16 versus Pentax P70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the P70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and P70 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and P70.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-Z16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.