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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 23 months later than the W90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Pentax W90

 Fujifilm JZ100 W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 W90 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax W90

 Fujifilm JZ100 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the W90.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and W90.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JZ100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W90 Portrait photography highlights
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Pentax W90
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Pentax W90
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Pentax W90
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Pentax W90 Vlogging information
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax W90
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
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 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $190 $120