Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax W90
93 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
- Announced June 2009
(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
- Revealed February 2010

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H10 was released 8 months earlier than the W90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-H10 scores against the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax W90
EX-H10 | W90 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-H10
W90 | EX-H10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax W90
EX-H10 | W90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H10 against the W90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and W90.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-H10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-06-11 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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-90 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $120 |