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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax W90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 2 years later than the W90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax W90

 EX-ZR700 W90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 W90 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax W90

 EX-ZR700 W90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax W90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the W90.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and W90.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Pentax W90
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Pentax W90 Travel photography info
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better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $370 $120