Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax X90
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2010

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax X90 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax X90, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and X90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z270 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the X90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Pentax X90. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Pentax X90
EX-Z270 | X90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-Z270
X90 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Pentax X90
EX-Z270 | X90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 against the X90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and X90.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax X90 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Pentax X90 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 grams (0.24 lb) | 428 grams (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-80 | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $350 |