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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
Pentax E85
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax E85

 EX-Z90 E85 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-Z90

 E85 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax E85

 EX-Z90 E85 
AnnouncedAugust 2009September 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Pentax E85
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Pentax E85 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Pentax E85
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Pentax E85 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax E85
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Pentax Optio E85
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