Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Announced January 2010
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax E90
Fujifilm Z30 | E90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Fujifilm Z30
E90 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax E90
Fujifilm Z30 | E90 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the E90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and E90.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 gr (0.24 lb) | 145 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 ID | NP-45 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $150 | $100 |