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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the H90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z33 grades against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax H90

 EX-Z33 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Casio EX-Z33

 H90 EX-Z33 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax H90

 EX-Z33 H90 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the H90.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and H90 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and H90.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax H90 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Pentax H90
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (106g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax H90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-82 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $120 $150