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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax W90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Revealed August 2013
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax W90 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 3 years after the W90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Pentax W90

 EX-ZR800 W90 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2010Newer by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 W90 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax W90

 EX-ZR800 W90 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the W90.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and W90.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W90 Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Pentax W90
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Pentax W90 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Pentax W90
74
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-08-07 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
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 All around 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $429 $120