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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
  • Introduced May 2012
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 3 years after the X70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax X70

 EX-ZR300 X70 
AnnouncedMay 2012March 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 X70 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax X70

 EX-ZR300 X70 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the X70.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and X70 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and X70.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Pentax X70 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Pentax X70 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Pentax X70 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Pentax X70 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Pentax X70 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
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 life 500 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $200