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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 24 months later than the E90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Pentax E90

 Fujifilm JX550 E90 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Fujifilm JX550

 E90 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax E90

 Fujifilm JX550 E90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 has physical measurements 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 E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the E90.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and E90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Pentax E90 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Pentax E90 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Pentax E90 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax E90
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $100