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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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
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
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

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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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 11 months earlier than the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax E90

 Fujifilm Z30 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Fujifilm Z30

 E90 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax E90

 Fujifilm Z30 E90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Pentax E90 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Pentax E90
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
Pentax E90 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average (110 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
Pentax E90 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Pentax E90
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax E90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Pentax Optio E90
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