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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 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
  • Announced August 2009
Pentax X-5
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax X-5

 EX-Z90 X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Casio EX-Z90

 X-5 EX-Z90 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax X-5

 EX-Z90 X-5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Pentax X-5
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Pentax X-5 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Pentax X-5
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (595 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Pentax X-5 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
26
fairly wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (595g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax X-5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Pentax X-5
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