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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E90

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR300 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax E90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 2 years after the E90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax E90

 EX-ZR300 E90 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 E90 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax E90

 EX-ZR300 E90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax E90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the E90.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and E90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and E90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Pentax E90 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Pentax E90 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax E90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical 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 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 life 500 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $100