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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Z37 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 6 months before the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax E90

 Fujifilm Z37 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Fujifilm Z37

 E90 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax E90

 Fujifilm Z37 E90 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the E90.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and E90.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Pentax E90 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Pentax E90 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Pentax E90
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax E90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
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
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
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 Overall 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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $130 $100