Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax E90

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax E90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and E90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100 was released 16 months later than the E90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X100 grades vs the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix X100 & Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X100 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 enjoys outside dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100 versus the E90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and E90 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100 and E90.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X100 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.