Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax X90

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.

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.