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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2011
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was manufactured 2 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZS15 scores vs the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Pentax P70

 EX-ZS15 P70 
LaunchedJuly 2011March 2009More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 P70 EX-ZS15 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Pentax P70

 EX-ZS15 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the P70.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and P70.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS15 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography info
Pentax P70 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography info
Pentax P70 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
max ISO too low (0)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography highlights
Pentax P70 Travel photography highlights
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography features
Pentax P70 Landscape photography features
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P70 Vlogging highlights
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Pentax Optio P70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-18 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO - 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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