Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax X90

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Pentax X90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 18 months before the X90 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Pentax X90. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the X90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and X90 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and X90.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax X90 to deliver extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.