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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax H90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 5 months later than the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JZ500 scores vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax H90

 JZ500 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 H90 JZ500 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax H90

 JZ500 H90 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 vs the H90.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Pentax H90
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax H90
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Pentax Optio H90
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 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 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 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-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $150