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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and E90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 2 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Pentax E90

 Fujifilm XF1 E90 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2010More recent by 33 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Fujifilm XF1

 E90 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax E90

 Fujifilm XF1 E90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 features external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the E90.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and E90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and E90.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm XF1 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography features
Pentax E90 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (255g)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography factors
Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
60
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (255g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
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 XF1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E90 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Pentax E90
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (255g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax E90
 Fujifilm XF1Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 255g (0.56 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $100