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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E90

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E90 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured within a month of the E90 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JZ300 grades vs the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax E90

 JZ300 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 E90 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax E90

 JZ300 E90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 compared to the E90.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and E90.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ300 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Pentax E90 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax E90
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Pentax Optio E90
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 168g (0.37 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $100