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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax X70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 18 months later than the X70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Pentax X70

 EX-Z800 X70 
AnnouncedAugust 2010March 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-Z800

 X70 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax X70

 EX-Z800 X70 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 offers physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the X70.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and X70 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and X70.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z800 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography details
Pentax X70 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
Pentax X70 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Pentax X70
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Pentax X70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-03 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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-120 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $200