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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 6 months earlier than the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Pentax E90

 Fujifilm Z35 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Fujifilm Z35

 E90 Fujifilm Z35 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax E90

 Fujifilm Z35 E90 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the E90.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and E90.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Pentax E90
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Pentax E90
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax E90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $100