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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W90

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax W90

 Fujifilm Z30 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Fujifilm Z30

 W90 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax W90

 Fujifilm Z30 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 has exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 versus Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the W90.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and W90.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax W90 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
Pentax W90 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Pentax W90
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W90 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
Pentax W90 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax W90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $120