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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 18 months later than the E90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax E90

 EX-ZR100 E90 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 E90 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax E90

 EX-ZR100 E90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the E90.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and E90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and E90.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Pentax E90 Travel photography info
64
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax E90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $100