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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Revealed February 2010
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and W90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was launched 7 months before the W90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the F70EXR scores versus the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Pentax W90

 F70EXR W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 W90 F70EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax W90

 F70EXR W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the F70EXR against the W90.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and W90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax W90 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Pentax W90
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
60
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
31
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax W90
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Pentax Optio W90
Alternative name FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $120