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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 2 years later than the X90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax X90

 EX-ZR700 X90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 X90 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax X90

 EX-ZR700 X90 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the X90.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and X90 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and X90.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Pentax X90
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Pentax X90
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Pentax X90 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Pentax X90 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Pentax X90 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
23
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $350