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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 2 years later than the W90 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Pentax W90

 EX-ZR1000 W90 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 W90 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax W90

 EX-ZR1000 W90 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the W90.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and W90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and W90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Pentax W90 Travel photography advice
70
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Pentax W90 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-09-25 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $572 $120