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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax H90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm T500 grades against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm T500 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm T500

 H90 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm T500 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the H90.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and H90.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Pentax H90 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $150