Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax W90

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 versus Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and W90 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was announced 2 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 versus Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the W90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and W90 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and W90.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.