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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 2 years after the W90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax W90

 EX-ZR300 W90 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2010Newer by 28 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W90 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax W90

 EX-ZR300 W90 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outside 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) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the W90.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and W90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Pentax W90
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Pentax W90
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W90 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-22 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $120