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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 24 months after the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm JX500 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm JX500

 H90 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm JX500 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications 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 JX500 vs Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the H90.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and H90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JX500 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Pentax H90 Sports photography highlights
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (113g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 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
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $150