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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 5 months before the W90 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Pentax W90

 EX-Z280 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-Z280

 W90 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax W90

 EX-Z280 W90 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2010Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z280 versus Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the W90.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and W90.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Pentax W90 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
32
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Pentax W90 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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-80 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $120