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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(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
Pentax P80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax P80

 EX-ZR700 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 P80 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax P80

 EX-ZR700 P80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
70
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P80 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax P80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax Optio P80
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