Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-1
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2011
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Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z90 was brought out 17 months earlier than the WG-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax WG-1
| EX-Z90 | WG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Casio EX-Z90
| WG-1 | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax WG-1
| EX-Z90 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 against the WG-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and WG-1.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Pentax |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-02-07 |
| Body design | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| 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/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| 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 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 life | - | 260 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $150 | $350 |