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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax X90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 6 months earlier than the X90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Pentax X90

 EX-Z2000 X90 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 X90 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax X90

 EX-Z2000 X90 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the X90.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and X90 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and X90.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z2000 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography highlights
Pentax X90 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (152g)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography information
Pentax X90 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
35
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (152 grams)
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Pentax X90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-110 D-L106
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $350