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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E70

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
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
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 3 years after the E70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Pentax E70

 EX-ZR1000 E70 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 46 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kSharper screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 E70 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax E70

 EX-ZR1000 E70 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax E70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the E70.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and E70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Pentax E70 Street photography features
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Pentax E70 Sports photography info
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
Pentax E70 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Pentax E70 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E70 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax E70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-25 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $572 $140