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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X70

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 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
  • Released March 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X70 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Pentax X70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 19 months after the X70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax X70

 EX-ZR10 X70 
ReleasedSeptember 2010March 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 X70 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax X70

 EX-ZR10 X70 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Pentax X70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the X70.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and X70 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and X70.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
Pentax X70 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
Pentax X70 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography factors
Pentax X70 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
Pentax X70 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Pentax X70
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $190 $200