Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Pentax X90

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Pentax X90, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and X90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and X90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was launched 6 years before the X90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Pentax X90. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has got physical dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Pentax X90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the X90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and X90 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and X90.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax X90 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.