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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax I-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-Z90 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-Z90

 I-10 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax I-10

 EX-Z90 I-10 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Pentax Optio I-10
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