Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax P70

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was introduced 23 months later than the P70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZS10 matches up versus the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the P70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and P70 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and P70.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS10 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.