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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax H90

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X30
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
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and H90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 3 years after the H90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax H90

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 H90 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2010More modern by 40 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 H90 Fujifilm X20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax H90

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 H90 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 features external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the H90.
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax H90 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and H90 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and H90.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
46
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/1,000s)
 exports RAW files
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
27
 manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Pentax H90 Street photography features
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (353g)
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery power (270 CIPA)
 supports phase detect AF
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
31
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
60
 great battery power (270 shots)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
57
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
55
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (2.8 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (270 per charge)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 no Timelapse function
36
 manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Pentax H90 Vlogging details
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm X20Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X20 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Prime
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $150