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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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-Z400 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z400 was brought out around the same time to the P70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z400 scores against the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Pentax P70

 EX-Z400 P70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-Z400

 P70 EX-Z400 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax P70

 EX-Z400 P70 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the P70.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Pentax P70
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Pentax P70
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Pentax P70
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Pentax P70
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (155g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Pentax P70 Landscape photography details
37
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P70 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-03-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $200