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Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Announced February 2009
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 16 months before the X90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S1500 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S1500

 X90 Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 16 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S1500 X90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the X90.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and X90 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and X90.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax X90 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography info
Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography info
Pentax X90 Street photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
Pentax X90 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
very long zoom (396mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging factors
Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
23
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 33-396mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $350