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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was unveiled 23 months after the X70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZS10 matches up against the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Pentax X70

 EX-ZS10 X70 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 X70 EX-ZS10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Pentax X70

 EX-ZS10 X70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS10 versus the X70.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and X70 is 99 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and X70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS10 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography features
Pentax X70 Street photography features
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography info
Pentax X70 Sports photography info
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Travel photography with Pentax X70
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography info
Pentax X70 Landscape photography info
33
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging advice
Pentax X70 Vlogging advice
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Pentax X70
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Pentax X70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7"
Screen resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $120 $200