Casio Exilim EX-10 vs Pentax Optio E70

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Casio Exilim EX-10 and the Pentax Optio E70, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Casio Exilim EX-10 was introduced in November 2013 and Pentax Optio E70 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Casio Exilim EX-10 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 922k dot Tilting Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Pentax Optio E70 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.40" 112k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-10
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio E70
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Casio Exilim EX-10 and Pentax Optio E70.

      PROS

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 455 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.40"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-10

      Casio EX-10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-10 over Pentax Optio E70.

      Casio Exilim EX-10 vs Pentax Optio E70
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 112 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/3.1
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.5 vs f/5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 10 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.50" vs 2.40"
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 112k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 250 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Internal Storage 49.9 MB vs 34.8 MB

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      36.3 MP

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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Leica Q Typ 116
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Canon SX540 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Olympus E-3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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      Medium format

      50 MP

      Pentax VS20
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Canon SX220 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon A480
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio E70

      Pentax E70
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio E70 over Casio Exilim EX-10.

      Casio Exilim EX-10 vs Pentax Optio E70
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Lighter 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz) vs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

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      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Pentax X90
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D600
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Pentax XG-1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Nikon D3X
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Canon G1 X III
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Kodak Z990
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.0 MP

      Nikon P610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Casio Exilim EX-10 Pentax Optio E70
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO12,8006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
        Internal Storage49.9 MB34.8 MB
      WEAKNESSES Casio Exilim EX-10 Pentax Optio E70
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Casio Exilim EX-10 has a 3.50" Tilting screen with 922k dot resolution and Pentax Optio E70 has a 2.40" Fixed screen with 112k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Casio Exilim EX-10 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Casio Exilim EX-10 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-10 features a 12 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Pentax Optio E70 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Casio Exilim EX-10 is equipped with Exilim Engine HS 3 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2056 x 1536 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio E70 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2052, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-10

      Casio Exilim EX-10 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Casio Exilim EX-10

      Casio Exilim EX-10 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Casio Exilim EX-10 comes with Li-130A battery pack with battery life of 455 shots and Pentax Optio E70 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Casio Exilim EX-10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Pentax Optio E70 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax Optio E70. Casio Exilim EX-10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 10.90 m on Casio Exilim EX-10 and 3.50 m on Pentax Optio E70..

      Physical Parameters

      Casio Exilim EX-10 body has dimensions of 120 x 68 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.68 x 1.93") and Pentax Optio E70 body has dimensions of 94 x 61 x 26 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.02"). Casio Exilim EX-10 weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz) and Pentax Optio E70 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      120 mm

      68 mm

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      94 mm

      61 mm

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      68 mm

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      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Casio Exilim EX-10 and Pentax Optio E70

      Casio Exilim EX-10 and Pentax Optio E70 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      78
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 455 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      39
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      75
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 455 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      50
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 2.40"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 455 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Casio Exilim EX-10 and Pentax Optio E70 and give them scores of 67 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      73
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      83
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      80
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      46
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.40"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      Pentax Optio E70

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 455 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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