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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Pentax E90

 EX-ZR400 E90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 E90 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax E90

 EX-ZR400 E90 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Pentax E90 Sports photography details
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than others (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax E90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Pentax Optio E90
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