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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Released August 2009
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released within a month of the WS80 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z90 scores against the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax WS80

 EX-Z90 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WS80 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax WS80

 EX-Z90 WS80 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 versus Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the WS80.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and WS80.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z90 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WS80 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax WS80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-18 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model NP-60 D-LI68
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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $220