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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 19 months earlier than the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax RS1500

 EX-Z90 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Casio EX-Z90

 RS1500 EX-Z90 
IntroducedMarch 2011August 2009More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax RS1500

 EX-Z90 RS1500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the RS1500.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and RS1500.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax RS1500 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax RS1500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.27 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $150