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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E70

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 21 months after the E70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax E70

 EX-ZR10 E70 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009More modern by 21 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kCrisper screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 E70 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax E70

 EX-ZR10 E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the E70.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and E70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR10 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography information
Pentax E70 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Pentax E70
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Pentax E70 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Pentax E70
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Pentax E70 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging info
Pentax E70 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax E70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $190 $140