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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and W90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X20 was launched 3 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax W90

 Fujifilm X20 W90 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2010More recent by 39 months
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Fujifilm X20

 W90 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax W90

 Fujifilm X20 W90 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and 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).

Check the Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the W90.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and W90 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and W90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The newer Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Pentax W90 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (353 grams)
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
24
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Pentax W90
60
good battery life (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (353g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (353g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax W90
 Fujifilm X20Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X20 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-04-29 2010-02-24
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 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 support
Headphone support
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 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $120