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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z90 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-Z90

 WG-10 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 46 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax WG-10

 EX-Z90 WG-10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the WG-10.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and WG-10.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
28
you can focus manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax WG-10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-18 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $0