Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Released January 2013
(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

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was introduced 4 years after the E70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax E70
EX-ZR700 | E70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-ZR700
E70 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax E70
EX-ZR700 | E70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Pentax E70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the E70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and E70.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | 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 (30,20,15 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 470 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $370 | $140 |