Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax H90

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax H90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was manufactured 3 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 versus the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP60 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and H90.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP60 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP60 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.