Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450/Casio-EX-Z450-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2009
(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
- Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The EX-Z450 was announced 10 months prior to the X90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax X90
EX-Z450 | X90 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-Z450
X90 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax X90
EX-Z450 | X90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 provides physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the X90.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 size comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Pentax-X90-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Pentax-X90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and X90.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Pentax-X90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Pentax-X90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Pentax X90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 12MP | 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 | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 428 grams (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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-40 | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $229 | $350 |