Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax H90

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 4 months earlier than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 scores against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and H90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.