Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E90
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94 Imaging
33 Features
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced November 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was introduced 2 months before the E90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax E90
EX-FC150 | E90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-FC150
E90 | EX-FC150 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax E90
EX-FC150 | E90 | |||
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Revealed | November 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the E90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and E90.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-11-16 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 model | NP-40 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $350 | $100 |