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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 12 months before the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 grades versus the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Pentax H90

 EX-S12 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Casio EX-S12

 H90 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax H90

 EX-S12 H90 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 in our newest 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 are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 against the H90.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and H90.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Pentax H90
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Pentax H90
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Pentax H90
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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-60 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $150