Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax H90
Fujifilm JX500 | H90 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm JX500
H90 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax H90
Fujifilm JX500 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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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 |