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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E90

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was released 5 months earlier than the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z90 scores against the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax E90

 EX-Z90 E90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-Z90

 E90 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax E90

 EX-Z90 E90 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax E90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the E90.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and E90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z90 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Pentax E90
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Pentax E90 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (121g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Pentax E90
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax E90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
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) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $100