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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 7 months later than the W90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax W90

 EX-ZR10 W90 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 W90 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax W90

 EX-ZR10 W90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the W90.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and W90.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W90 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Pentax W90
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $120