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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax H90 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 6 months prior to the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm Z35 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm Z35

 H90 Fujifilm Z35 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm Z35 H90 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 offers physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the H90.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and H90.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax H90 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Pentax H90
56
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging details
Pentax H90 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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 (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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $150