Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E90
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was unveiled within a month of the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-H15 scores against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax E90
EX-H15 | E90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-H15
E90 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax E90
EX-H15 | E90 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 against the E90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and E90.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 161 grams (0.35 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-90 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $100 |