Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax X70

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 4 years later than the X70 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Pentax X70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the X70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and X70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.