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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X90

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Revealed July 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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was announced at a similar time to the X90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FH25 scores versus the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Pentax X90

 EX-FH25 X90 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-FH25

 X90 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax X90

 EX-FH25 X90 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 against the X90.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and X90 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and X90.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax X90 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X90 Portrait photography highlights
36
focusing manually
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography details
Pentax X90 Street photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (524g)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
49
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (524g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography info
Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
35
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging factors
Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
22
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
23
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Pentax X90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 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 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $350