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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W90

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 5 months earlier than the W90 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax W90

 EX-Z33 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-Z33

 W90 EX-Z33 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax W90

 EX-Z33 W90 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the W90.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and W90 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and W90.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax W90 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Pentax W90 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-31 2010-02-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 106 gr (0.23 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $120 $120