Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced August 2009

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was announced 3 years later than the P80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax P80
EX-ZR700 | P80 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 43 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-ZR700
P80 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax P80
EX-ZR700 | P80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the P80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and P80.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Prime |
Sensor type | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum 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 grams (0.49 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | 470 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $370 | $200 |