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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP80
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced September 2009
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax E85, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 6 years later than the E85 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores vs the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Pentax E85

 Fujifilm XP90 E85 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2009More recent by 78 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm XP90

 E85 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax E85

 Fujifilm XP90 E85 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the E85.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and E85.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP90 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography features
Pentax E85 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography details
Pentax E85 Travel photography details
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
46
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 shots)
23
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Pentax E85
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax E85
 Fujifilm XP90Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XP90 Pentax Optio E85
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $0