Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Launched August 2012
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z90 was unveiled 4 years before the X-5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax X-5
EX-Z90 | X-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-Z90
X-5 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax X-5
EX-Z90 | X-5 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 features physical 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 X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the X-5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and X-5 is 96 and 65 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and X-5.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax X-5 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax X-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax X-5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2012-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 230 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 595 grams (1.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
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 | - | 330 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | 4 x AA |
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 slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $150 | $230 |