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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax X90, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was manufactured at a similar time to the X90 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z800 matches up against the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Pentax X90

 EX-Z800 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-Z800

 X90 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax X90

 EX-Z800 X90 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 has external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the X90.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and X90.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z800 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography factors
Pentax X90 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography details
Pentax X90 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography features
Pentax X90 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging factors
Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
23
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Pentax X90
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Pentax X90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-03 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-120 D-L106
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $350