Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 848 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced March 2009
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZS5 was revealed 23 months later than the P70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZS5 scores vs the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Pentax P70
EX-ZS5 | P70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | March 2009 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-ZS5
P70 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Pentax P70
EX-ZS5 | P70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS5 versus the P70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and P70 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and P70.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZS5 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 155 gr (0.34 lb) |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $100 | $200 |