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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax X90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was launched 4 months before the X90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the X90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Pentax X90

 EX-Z35 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-Z35

 X90 EX-Z35 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax X90

 EX-Z35 X90 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax X90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 against the X90.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and X90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography factors
Pentax X90 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Pentax X90 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Pentax X90
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography info
Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Pentax X90 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Pentax X90
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-21 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.10 m
Flash options 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 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $99 $350