Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W90

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 23 months later than the W90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and W90.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.