Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax X90

Here is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 13 months later than the X90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Pentax X90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the X90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and X90 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and X90.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR100 should have an edge in sensor tech.