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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(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
Pentax W90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Pentax W90

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 W90 
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 W90 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009More 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 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography features
Pentax W90 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Street photography with Pentax W90
45
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (260g)
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Travel photography with Pentax W90
48
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (260g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W90 Landscape photography factors
26
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging factors
Pentax W90 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (260 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Pentax W90
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Pentax Optio W90
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