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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(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
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-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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax E70

 EX-ZR700 E70 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution922k112kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 E70 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax E70

 EX-ZR700 E70 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
Pentax E70 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Pentax E70
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Pentax E70
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax E70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax Optio E70
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