Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X-5

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 6 months after the X-5 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the X-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Pentax X-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the X-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and X-5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.