Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E90

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and E90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 3 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 & Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the E90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and E90 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and E90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.