Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax H90

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax H90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 12 months prior to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and H90 is 75 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and H90.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax H90 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.