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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H20G was released 8 months later than the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-H20G scores versus the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Pentax E90

 EX-H20G E90 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-H20G

 E90 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax E90

 EX-H20G E90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G against the E90.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and E90.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
Pentax E90 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (216 grams)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Pentax E90
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (216g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (216 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Pentax E90
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $100