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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax X90
(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
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 18 months prior to the X90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Pentax X90

 EX-S12 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-S12

 X90 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax X90

 EX-S12 X90 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 and the X90.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and X90.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography highlights
Pentax X90 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Pentax X90 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Pentax X90 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
23
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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-L106
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $119 $350