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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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 JX370 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX370 was unveiled 19 months later than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm JX370 H90 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm JX370

 H90 Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm JX370 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Fujifilm JX370 versus Pentax H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the H90.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and H90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JX370 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX370 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography details
Pentax H90 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Pentax H90
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (124g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-11 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 190 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
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 SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $159 $150