Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Pentax X90. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Pentax X90
EX-Z35 | X90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-Z35
X90 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax X90
EX-Z35 | X90 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Pentax X90 | |
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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 |