Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Pentax X70
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Casio EX-Z90
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax X70
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | March 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Casio EX-Z90 and Pentax X70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Pentax X70 | |
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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 |