Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z90 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| EX-Z90 | WG-2 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Casio EX-Z90
| WG-2 GPS | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| EX-Z90 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outside dimensions 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 WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and WG-2 GPS.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Pentax |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-08-18 | 2012-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| 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 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 198 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-60 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $150 | $300 |