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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X90

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 versus Pentax X90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 10 months earlier than the X90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the X90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax X90

 EX-Z33 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-Z33

 X90 EX-Z33 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax X90

 EX-Z33 X90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the X90.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and X90 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and X90.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax X90 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X90 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Pentax X90 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (106g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
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no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than others (106g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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-82 D-L106
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $120 $350