Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90
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34 Features
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93 Imaging
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Pentax H90
EX-S12 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Casio EX-S12
H90 | EX-S12 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax H90
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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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 |