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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 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
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax X70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax X70

 EX-Z33 X70 
RevealedAugust 2009March 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-Z33

 X70 EX-Z33 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax X70

 EX-Z33 X70 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Pentax X70 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Pentax X70 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Pentax X70 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
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lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax X70
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