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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was announced 3 months earlier than the W90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FC150 scores against the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax W90

 EX-FC150 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-FC150

 W90 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax W90

 EX-FC150 W90 
IntroducedNovember 2009February 2010Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the W90.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and W90.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax W90 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W90 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Pentax W90 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Pentax W90
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
Pentax W90 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-11-16 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $120