Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70
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25 Overall
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Pentax P70
EX-Z800 | P70 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | March 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-Z800
P70 | EX-Z800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax P70
EX-Z800 | P70 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Compare the Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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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 |