Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax X90

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-H10 versus Pentax X90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was manufactured 13 months before the X90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H10 grades against the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Pentax X90. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H10 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H10 versus Pentax X90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H10 versus the X90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and X90.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.