Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax E90

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 24 months later than the E90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax E90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the E90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and E90.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JZ100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.