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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Released February 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was manufactured 13 months prior to the W90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S5 grades vs the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Pentax W90

 EX-S5 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-S5

 W90 EX-S5 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Pentax W90

 EX-S5 W90 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 and the W90.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and W90 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and W90.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax W90 to result in more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Pentax W90
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography details
Pentax W90 Sports photography details
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
53
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Pentax Optio W90
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-02-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 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-80 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $120