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Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax P70 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 11 months after the P70 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Pentax P70

 EX-Z550 P70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-Z550

 P70 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Pentax P70

 EX-Z550 P70 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the P70.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and P70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer EX-Z550 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Pentax P70 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Pentax P70 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Pentax P70 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Pentax P70 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Pentax P70 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $149 $200