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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 2 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax W90

 Fujifilm T500 W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Fujifilm T500

 W90 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax W90

 Fujifilm T500 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the W90.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and W90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
Pentax W90 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
54
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Pentax W90
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Pentax W90
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-02-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 136g (0.30 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $120