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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and H90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm XF1 H90 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2010Newer by 33 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm XF1

 H90 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm XF1 H90 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 offers external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the H90.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and H90.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography details
Pentax H90 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (255g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography info
Pentax H90 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography info
Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm XF1Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $150