Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 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
- Announced August 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-ZR800 was announced 4 years later than the E70 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax E70
EX-ZR800 | E70 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 56 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 112k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-ZR800
E70 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax E70
EX-ZR800 | E70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outer 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 E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the E70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and E70.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-07 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lb) | 175g (0.39 lb) |
Physical 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 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $429 | $140 |