Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax X90

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 23 months later than the X90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Pentax X90. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the X90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and X90 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and X90.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 should have an advantage in sensor technology.