Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax S1
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax S1 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
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Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z90 was released 18 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax S1
| EX-Z90 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Casio EX-Z90
| S1 | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax S1
| EX-Z90 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and S1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Pentax |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-03-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen 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 second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
| 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 shots |
| 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $150 | $174 |