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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-10 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was introduced 3 years after the E90 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-10 grades against the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax E90

 EX-10 E90 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 47 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-10

 E90 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax E90

 EX-10 E90 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 compared to the E90.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and E90 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and E90.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-10 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
42
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Pentax E90
67
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384 grams)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography advice
Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (455 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography information
Pentax E90 Travel photography information
65
good battery pack (455 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (455 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition (384 grams)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Pentax E90
 Casio Exilim EX-10Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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
Battery life 455 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $456 $100