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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax E70

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • 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-Z33 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 8 months later than the E70 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax E70

 EX-Z33 E70 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-Z33

 E70 EX-Z33 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax E70

 EX-Z33 E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the E70.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and E70 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and E70.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-Z33 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Pentax E70 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (106g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Pentax E70 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Pentax E70 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Pentax E70
25
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax E70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-82 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $120 $140