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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was announced 24 months after the E90 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores vs the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Pentax E90

 Fujifilm XP50 E90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Fujifilm XP50

 E90 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax E90

 Fujifilm XP50 E90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the E90.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and E90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
Pentax E90 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Pentax E90 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax E90
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Pentax Optio E90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximum 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $100