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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax H90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax H90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was revealed 6 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm XP90 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 73 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm XP90

 H90 Fujifilm XP90 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm XP90 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the H90.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and H90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP90 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP90
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography information
Pentax H90 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography info
Pentax H90 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax H90 Landscape photography highlights
45
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Pentax H90
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm XP90Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Pentax Optio H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-15 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 203 gr (0.45 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $150