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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X90 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Pentax X90
(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
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax X90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured at a similar time to the X90 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the JZ500 scores versus the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax X90

 JZ500 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 X90 JZ500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax X90

 JZ500 X90 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 versus the X90.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and X90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Pentax X90
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Pentax X90
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Pentax X90 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
23
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax X90
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Pentax X90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Pentax X90
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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-L106
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 One One
Pricing at release $230 $350