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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 3 years later than the E90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax E90

 EX-ZR700 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 E90 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax E90

 EX-ZR700 E90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions 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 change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the E90.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and E90.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Pentax E90 Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Pentax E90
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Pentax E90 Sports photography information
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
Pentax E90 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax E90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $370 $100