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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax E90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 19 months after the E90 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax E90

 Fujifilm XP30 E90 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Fujifilm XP30

 E90 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax E90

 Fujifilm XP30 E90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the E90.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and E90.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Pentax E90 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Pentax E90 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Pentax E90
65
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Pentax E90 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax E90
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Pentax Optio E90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 life 200 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $240 $100