Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E70
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax E70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 3 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax E70
EX-ZR300 | E70 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+349k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-ZR300
E70 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax E70
EX-ZR300 | E70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax E70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the E70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and E70.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-22 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 life | 500 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $329 | $140 |