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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax H90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP150 versus Pentax H90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was manufactured 24 months later than the H90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm XP150 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm XP150

 H90 Fujifilm XP150 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm XP150 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 has external measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the H90.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and H90.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP150 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP150 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax H90 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography highlights
Pentax H90 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax H90 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
Vlogging with Pentax H90
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Pentax Optio H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $260 $150