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Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed March 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and P70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was announced within a month of the P70 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Pentax P70

 EX-Z270 P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-Z270

 P70 EX-Z270 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Pentax P70

 EX-Z270 P70 
RevealedJanuary 2009March 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 features outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 versus Pentax P70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the P70.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and P70.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax P70 will produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Pentax P70
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P70 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography highlights
Pentax P70 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging information
Pentax P70 Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Pentax Optio P70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $200