Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Revealed March 2009

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was revealed 7 months after the X70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Pentax X70. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax X70
EX-Z33 | X70 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-Z33
X70 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax X70
EX-Z33 | X70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 provides physical measurements 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 X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and X70 is 97 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and X70.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax X70 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z33 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Pentax X70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 106 gr (0.23 lb) | 410 gr (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
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-82 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $120 | $200 |