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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and E90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 4 years after the E90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Pentax E90

 Fujifilm X30 E90 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Fujifilm X30

 E90 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Pentax E90

 Fujifilm X30 E90 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 features physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while 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).

See the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the E90.

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and E90 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and E90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E90 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Pentax E90
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
supports phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography features
Pentax E90 Travel photography features
62
better than average battery power (470 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
22
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (423g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Pentax E90
 Fujifilm X30Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X30 Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 423g (0.93 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $499 $100