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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
Pentax E70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax E70

 EX-ZR800 E70 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2009More recent by 56 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 E70 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax E70

 EX-ZR800 E70 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Pentax E70 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Pentax E70
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography info
Pentax E70 Travel photography info
74
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Pentax E70 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax E70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax Optio E70
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