Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
- Launched January 2010

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 24 months after the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Pentax H90
Fujifilm JX550 | H90 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm JX550
H90 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax H90
Fujifilm JX550 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and H90.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal 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 diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $150 |