Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90
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Casio EX-ZR700 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
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced 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
- Launched January 2010

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax E90
EX-ZR700 | E90 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Casio EX-ZR700
E90 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax E90
EX-ZR700 | E90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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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 |