Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax W90
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Launched January 2016
- Older Model is Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP90 was introduced 5 years after the W90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up against the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Pentax W90
Fujifilm XP90 | W90 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 72 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Fujifilm XP90
W90 | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax W90
Fujifilm XP90 | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the W90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and W90.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP90 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Fujifilm XP90 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm XP90 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2016-01-15 | 2010-02-24 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 grams (0.45 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Type 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $180 | $120 |