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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 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 X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax X70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 6 months after the X70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax X70

 EX-Z90 X70 

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-Z90

 X70 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax X70

 EX-Z90 X70 
LaunchedAugust 2009March 2009Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with outer 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) while the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 and the X70.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and X70 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and X70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X70 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Pentax X70
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Pentax X70 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
Pentax X70 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Pentax X70 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax X70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Pentax X70
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $150 $200