Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was announced 7 months earlier than the W90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores versus the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Pentax W90
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | W90 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1
W90 | Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax W90
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | W90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax W90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the W90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and W90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and W90.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax W90 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | RP (Real Photo) 3D | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 260 gr (0.57 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 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-95 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $900 | $120 |