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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax W90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
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
  • Released February 2010
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was launched within a month of the W90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the JV100 scores versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Pentax W90

 JV100 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the FujiFilm JV100

 W90 JV100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax W90

 JV100 W90 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the JV100 versus the W90.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and W90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Pentax W90
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging advice
Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax W90
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Pentax Optio W90
Also referred to as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $99 $120