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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 6 months prior to the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm Z37 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm Z37

 H90 Fujifilm Z37 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm Z37 H90 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the H90.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and H90.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax H90 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Pentax H90
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 153g (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 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 D-LI68
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 Single Single
Cost at release $130 $150