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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X90 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 X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Pentax X90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 3 months later than the X90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax X90

 EX-ZR10 X90 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 X90 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax X90

 EX-ZR10 X90 
ReleasedSeptember 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the X90.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and X90.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
Pentax X90 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Pentax X90 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Pentax X90 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Pentax X90
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
23
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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 model NP-110 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $190 $350