Casio Exilim EX-H10 vs Pentax Optio H90

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Casio Exilim EX-H10 and the Pentax Optio H90, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Casio Exilim EX-H10 was introduced in June 2009 and Pentax Optio H90 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Casio Exilim EX-H10 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Optio H90 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-H10
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio H90
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Pentax Optio H90.

      PROS

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 153 g (0.34 lb / 5.40 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Casio EX-H10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-H10 over Pentax Optio H90.

      Casio Exilim EX-H10 vs Pentax Optio H90
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 80
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 240 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.2 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.7 vs f/5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 7 cm vs 10 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Internal Storage 35.7 MB vs 32.7 MB

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      Olympus PEN E-PL7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Nikon B600
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a6000
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Nikon P520
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon P7100
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Leica D-Lux 7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      17 MP

      Sony DSLR-A100
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D3100
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio H90

      Pentax H90
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio H90 over Casio Exilim EX-H10.

      Casio Exilim EX-H10 vs Pentax Optio H90
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 40 cm
      Lighter 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz) vs 153 g (0.34 lb / 5.40 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Optio H90.

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Pentax K-01
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax Optio H90
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6480
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)153 g (0.34 lb / 5.40 oz)
        Internal Storage35.7 MB32.7 MB
      WEAKNESSES Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax Optio H90
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Casio Exilim EX-H10 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Pentax Optio H90 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-H10 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 3,200. Pentax Optio H90 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Casio Exilim EX-H10 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio H90 is equipped with Prime processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2256, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Casio Exilim EX-H10 comes with NP-90 battery pack and Pentax Optio H90 comes with D-LI68 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-H10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax Optio H90. Casio Exilim EX-H10 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps. Pentax Optio H90 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.60 m on Casio Exilim EX-H10 and 4.00 m on Pentax Optio H90..

      Physical Parameters

      Casio Exilim EX-H10 body has dimensions of 102 x 62 x 24 mm (4.02 x 2.44 x 0.94") and Pentax Optio H90 body has dimensions of 101 x 65 x 28 mm (3.98 x 2.56 x 1.1"). Casio Exilim EX-H10 weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz) and Pentax Optio H90 weighs 153 g (0.34 lb / 5.40 oz).

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      102 mm

      62 mm

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      65 mm

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      Size comparisons of Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Pentax Optio H90

      Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Pentax Optio H90 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      AVERAGE
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      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 153 g (0.34 lb / 5.40 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 153 g (0.34 lb / 5.40 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Pentax Optio H90 and give them scores of 51 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Casio Exilim EX-H10

      Pentax Optio H90

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 153 g (0.34 lb / 5.40 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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