Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Pentax X90
EX-Z2000 | X90 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-Z2000
X90 | EX-Z2000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax X90
EX-Z2000 | X90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 and Pentax X90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Pentax X90 | |
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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 |