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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W90

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-H20G versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was launched 7 months later than the W90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-H20G grades vs the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Pentax W90

 EX-H20G W90 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2010More recent by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-H20G

 W90 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax W90

 EX-H20G W90 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G versus Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the W90.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and W90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (216g)
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (216 grams)
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $120