Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced September 2009

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was introduced within a month of the E85 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax E85
EX-Z90 | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-Z90
E85 | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax E85
EX-Z90 | E85 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | September 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the E85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and E85.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-60 | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $150 | $0 |