Casio EX-ZR15 vs Pentax X70

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Pentax X70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 2 years later than the X70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Pentax X70. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Pentax X70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the X70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and X70 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and X70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.