Casio EX-Z90 vs Pentax X90

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Pentax X90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 10 months earlier than the X90 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades against the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 against the X90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and X90.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.