Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-100 and Pentax H90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

The EX-100 was manufactured 4 years later than the H90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-100 matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax H90
EX-100 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Casio EX-100
H90 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax H90
EX-100 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 provides outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-100 and Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-100 vs the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and H90 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and H90.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The EX-100 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The more recent EX-100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-06 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/20000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 389 gr (0.86 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | 390 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $572 | $150 |