Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E90

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.