Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X70

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax X70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 6 months after the X70 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Pentax X70. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 offers external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and X70 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and X70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.