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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X90

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
  • Revealed November 2009
Pentax X90
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Pentax X90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was introduced 7 months prior to the X90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax X90

 EX-FC150 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-FC150

 X90 EX-FC150 
RevealedJuly 2010November 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax X90

 EX-FC150 X90 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 versus Pentax X90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the X90.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and X90.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax X90 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
Pentax X90 Sports photography details
30
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography details
Pentax X90 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography details
Pentax X90 Landscape photography details
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
Pentax X90 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
23
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax X90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-11-16 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $350