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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 2 years after the X70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax X70

 EX-ZR100 X70 
RevealedJuly 2011March 2009Newer by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 X70 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax X70

 EX-ZR100 X70 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the X70.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and X70 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and X70.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Pentax X70 Sports photography details
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Pentax X70
63
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Pentax X70 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
35
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Pentax X70 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 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 measurements 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum 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 size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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
Microphone 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 204 gr (0.45 lb) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 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
Price at release $300 $200