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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was announced 8 months later than the E70 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax E70

 EX-Z450 E70 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-Z450

 E70 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax E70

 EX-Z450 E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the E70.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and E70.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z450 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger EX-Z450 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
Pentax E70 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Pentax E70 Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Pentax E70
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E70 Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax E70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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-40 2 x AA
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 pricing $229 $140