Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Pentax X90. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Pentax X90
EX-Z800 | X90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-Z800
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax X90
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Casio EX-Z800 and Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Pentax X90 | |
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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 |