Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax E70
EX-Z450 | E70 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-Z450
E70 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax E70
EX-Z450 | E70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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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 |