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Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Released March 2009
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Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was introduced 23 months later than the P70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TRYX scores versus the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Pentax P70

 TRYX P70 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Casio TRYX

 P70 TRYX 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Pentax P70

 TRYX P70 
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX offers external dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TRYX and the P70.

Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and P70 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and P70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TRYX should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography details
Pentax P70 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography factors
Pentax P70 Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography info
Pentax P70 Travel photography info
56
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
28
screen is a good size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging details
Pentax P70 Vlogging details
62
selfie friendly display
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Casio TRYX vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Pentax P70
 Casio Exilim TRYXPentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-03-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $689 $200