Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR400 was introduced 3 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax E90
EX-ZR400 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-ZR400
E90 | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax E90
EX-ZR400 | E90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the E90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and E90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and E90.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to show more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
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 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 | 500 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $100 |