FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X90
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix HS11
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Launched July 2010

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X90 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The HS10 was announced within a month of the X90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HS10 scores versus the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Pentax X90
HS10 | X90 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the FujiFilm HS10
X90 | HS10 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax X90
HS10 | X90 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HS10 against the X90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and X90 is 60 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and X90.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax X90 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Pentax X90 |
Also called as | FinePix HS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 666 grams (1.47 lb) | 428 grams (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
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 model | 4 x AA | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $900 | $350 |