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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(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
Pentax P70
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Pentax P70

 EX-ZS5 P70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 P70 EX-ZS5 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Pentax P70

 EX-ZS5 P70 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography information
Pentax P70 Street photography information
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P70 Sports photography highlights
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography details
Pentax P70 Travel photography details
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Pentax Optio P70
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