Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax X70

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 3 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Pentax X70. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the X70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and X70 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and X70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.