Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm XP30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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Pentax E90
Fujifilm XP50 | E90 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Fujifilm XP50
E90 | Fujifilm XP50 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax E90
Fujifilm XP50 | E90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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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 |