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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X90

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X90 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FH100 versus Pentax X90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was launched within a month of the X90 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax X90

 EX-FH100 X90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-FH100

 X90 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax X90

 EX-FH100 X90 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 has external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH100 against the X90.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and X90 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and X90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax X90 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Pentax X90
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging information
Pentax X90 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Pentax X90
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-90 D-L106
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $350