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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 12 months later than the P70 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Pentax P70

 EX-Z35 P70 
LaunchedFebruary 2010March 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-Z35

 P70 EX-Z35 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax P70

 EX-Z35 P70 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 and the P70.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-Z35 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Pentax P70
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography factors
Pentax P70 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography advice
Pentax P70 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P70 Landscape photography factors
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Pentax P70
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $99 $200