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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X70

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released March 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 3 years after the X70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax X70

 EX-ZR400 X70 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 X70 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax X70

 EX-ZR400 X70 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the X70.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and X70 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and X70.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Pentax X70 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Pentax X70
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (500 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax X70
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-03-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.10 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
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 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $200