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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 8 months later than the E70 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Pentax E70

 EX-Z280 E70 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution115k112kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-Z280

 E70 EX-Z280 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax E70

 EX-Z280 E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 against the E70.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and E70.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z280 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-Z280 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Pentax E70 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Pentax E70
55
lighter than others in class (133g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Pentax E70
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E70 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Pentax E70 Landscape photography features
32
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax E70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $140