Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax X70
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Launched March 2009
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Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax X70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and X70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z29 was released within a month of the X70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Pentax X70
| EX-Z29 | X70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-Z29
| X70 | EX-Z29 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Pentax X70
| EX-Z29 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2009 |  | March 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 against the X70.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and X70 is 95 and 71 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and X70.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax X70 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Pentax X70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Pentax |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Pentax X70 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-02 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| 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 surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 410g (0.90 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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-60 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $79 | $200 |