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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 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-Z800 vs Pentax P70 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 18 months after the P70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z800 scores against the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Pentax P70

 EX-Z800 P70 
AnnouncedAugust 2010March 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-Z800

 P70 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax P70

 EX-Z800 P70 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 against the P70.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and P70.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z800 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography details
Pentax P70 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
Travel photography with Pentax P70
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (155g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Pentax P70
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Pentax Optio P70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
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 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $200