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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax H90

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP80
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax H90 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP70 versus Pentax H90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 4 years after the H90 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm XP70 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm XP70

 H90 Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm XP70 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 features physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the H90.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and H90.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
Pentax H90 Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax Optio H90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $199 $150