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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Pentax W90
(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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H15 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed at a similar time to the W90 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-H15 scores vs the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax W90

 EX-H15 W90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-H15

 W90 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax W90

 EX-H15 W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 has outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 vs the W90.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and W90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H15 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Pentax W90 Travel photography factors
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W90 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Pentax W90
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $120