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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Released January 2013
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 19 months after the RZ10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax RZ10

 EX-ZR700 RZ10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 RZ10 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax RZ10

 EX-ZR700 RZ10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the RZ10.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and RZ10.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
low fps (3.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
71
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (178 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (178 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax RZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 222g (0.49 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs 178 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $370 $200