Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 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)
- 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
- Introduced July 2010

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was revealed 6 months prior to the X90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H15 scores versus the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Pentax X90. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax X90
EX-H15 | X90 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-H15
X90 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax X90
EX-H15 | X90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 and the X90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and X90.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H15 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax X90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 161g (0.35 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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-90 | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $350 |