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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Finepix Z91
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was brought out 23 months later than the P70 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Finepix Z90 matches up vs the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Pentax P70

 Finepix Z90 P70 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 P70 Finepix Z90 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Pentax P70

 Finepix Z90 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Finepix Z90 compared to the P70.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Finepix Z90 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and P70.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Finepix Z90 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography information
Pentax P70 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography info
Pentax P70 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
68
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P70 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Vlogging with Pentax P70
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Pentax P70
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Pentax Optio P70
Also Known as Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-03-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 life 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $220 $200