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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-Z400 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was brought out about the same time to the X70 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Pentax X70

 EX-Z400 X70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-Z400

 X70 EX-Z400 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax X70

 EX-Z400 X70 
RevealedJanuary 2009March 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the X70.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and X70 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and X70.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography highlights
Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Pentax X70 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Pentax X70 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging information
Pentax X70 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Pentax X70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $200