Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Pentax E85
Fujifilm XP90 | E85 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | September 2009 | More recent by 78 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm XP90
E85 | Fujifilm XP90 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax E85
Fujifilm XP90 | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Fujifilm XP90 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |