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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E70

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 January 2013
Pentax E70
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 4 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax E70

 EX-ZR400 E70 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kSharper display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 E70 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax E70

 EX-ZR400 E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 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 specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the E70.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and E70.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Pentax E70 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Pentax E70 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Pentax E70
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Pentax E70 Travel photography details
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Pentax E70 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax E70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
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 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 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $140