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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80 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
  • Announced August 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 2 months later than the W80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax W80

 EX-Z90 W80 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W80 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax W80

 EX-Z90 W80 
AnnouncedAugust 2009June 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers 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) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the W80.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and W80.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Pentax W80
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax W80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 121g (0.27 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $250