Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax MX-1
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Launched July 2013
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.
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Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax MX-1
| EX-Z90 | MX-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Casio EX-Z90
| MX-1 | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax MX-1
| EX-Z90 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 versus Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the MX-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and MX-1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography information
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Street photography factors
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (391g)
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Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography info
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (290 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography info
lighter than others in class (121g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
good battery (290 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (391g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (290 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax MX-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax MX-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2013-07-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 391 grams (0.86 lb) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-60 | D-Li-106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $150 | $400 |
