Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Launched July 2010

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax X90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and X90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-10 was introduced 3 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-10 grades vs the X90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax X90
EX-10 | X90 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 41 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-10
X90 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax X90
EX-10 | X90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax X90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 against the X90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and X90 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and X90.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-10 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The newer EX-10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax X90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-14 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 250 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.90 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.85 lbs) | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-130A | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $456 | $350 |