Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was brought out 5 months earlier than the I-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax I-10
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-Z90
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax I-10
EX-Z90 | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 offers physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the I-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and I-10.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Prime |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 gr (0.27 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $150 | $310 |