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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched around the same time to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the JZ300 grades vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax H90

 JZ300 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 H90 JZ300 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax H90

 JZ300 H90 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the H90.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and H90.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax H90
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Pentax Optio H90
Alternate name FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $150