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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax P80

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax P80 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 P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax P80 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z90 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced at a similar time to the P80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax P80

 EX-Z90 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-Z90

 P80 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax P80

 EX-Z90 P80 
RevealedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Pentax P80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the P80.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and P80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and P80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Pentax P80
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax P80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $200