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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the X90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-FS10 grades against the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Pentax X90

 EX-FS10 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-FS10

 X90 EX-FS10 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax X90

 EX-FS10 X90 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the X90.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and X90.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax X90 to result in extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography details
Pentax X90 Street photography details
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FS10
Sports photography with Pentax X90
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Pentax X90
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography features
Pentax X90 Landscape photography features
26
focusing manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax X90 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Pentax X90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type 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 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 D-L106
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $350