Pentax X90
Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Pentax X90 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs and compacts. The Pentax X90's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the Coolpix P500 and the D5100) and Fujifilm (such as the FinePix HS10 and the FinePix S4000)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax X90 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it is slightly smaller (prosumer size 112x81x99 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), is slightly lighter (428 g vs 589 g) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second).

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (26x vs 35x), records lower quality movies (720p vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (26 mm vs 24 mm), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots).

Nikon Coolpix P500 1 year newer $300	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the X90) Much more zoom: 36x vs 26x Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the X90) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8 Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the P500 and X90 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Pentax X90
Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the Z990 MAX (vs the X90) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Has in-camera HDR Significant disadvantages of the Z990 MAX (vs the X90) Significantly heavier: 589 g vs 428 g Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the Z990 MAX and X90 Very good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX vs the Pentax X90
Fujifilm FinePix HS10 similar age	Significant advantages of the HS10 (vs the X90) Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None Has a flip-out screen Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p Significant disadvantages of the HS10 (vs the X90) Much larger: Large 131x91x126 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm Significantly heavier: 666 g vs 428 g Thicker: 5" vs 3.9" common strengths of the HS10 and X90 Very good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Very fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS10 vs the Pentax X90
Fujifilm FinePix S4000 1 year newer $215	Significant advantages of the S4000 (vs the X90) Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Can create panoramas in-camera Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the S4000 (vs the X90) Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the S4000 and X90 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S4000 vs the Pentax X90
Canon Powershot SX40 1 year newer $347 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the X90) Much more zoom: 35x vs 26x Has a flip-out screen Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the X90) Larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Significantly heavier: 600 g vs 428 g common strengths of the SX40 and X90 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Pentax X90
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 1 year newer $495 - $500	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the X90) Has an external mic jack Has a flip-out screen Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the X90) Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and X90 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Pentax X90

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax X90 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none) and is significantly lighter (428 g vs 598 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 14.2 MP) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Nikon D5100 1 year newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the X90) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly heavier: 560 g vs 428 g common strengths of the D5100 and X90 None found
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Pentax X90
Pentax K-r 6 months newer $631 - $649 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-r (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Much less shutter lag: 105 ms vs 430 ms Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the K-r (vs the X90) Significantly heavier: 598 g vs 428 g common strengths of the K-r and X90 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Fairly small: Prosumer size 125x97x68 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm
	Compare the K-r vs the X90
Canon Rebel T3 1 year newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the X90) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift common strengths of the T3 and X90 Light weight: 459 g vs 428 g
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Pentax X90
Pentax K-5 6 months newer $888 - $1,129 (body only) $1,033 - $1,283 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-5 (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Much less shutter lag: 104 ms vs 430 ms Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the K-5 (vs the X90) Much heavier: 740 g vs 428 g common strengths of the K-5 and X90 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Fairly small: Prosumer size 130x96x72 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm
	Compare the K-5 vs the X90
Nikon D3000 6 months older $449 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3000 (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the D3000 (vs the X90) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Does not take movies: None vs 720p common strengths of the D3000 and X90 Fairly small: Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm
	Compare the Nikon D3000 vs the Pentax X90
Nikon D3100 5 months newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the X90) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the X90) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift common strengths of the D3100 and X90 Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm Light weight: 505 g vs 428 g
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Pentax X90

Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax X90 compared to compact competitors include: it has way more more zoom (26x vs 5x), records lower quality movies (720p vs 320 x 240), has a much wider wide angle lens (26 mm vs 37 mm), has a much larger screen (2.7" vs 1.5") and has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none).

However, on average it is much larger (prosumer size 112x81x99 mm vs compact 91x56x28 mm), has a significantly smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm), is thicker (3.9" vs 1.1") and is much heavier (428 g vs 165 g).

Pentax Optio 550 7 years older	Significant advantages of the Optio 550 (vs the X90) Much smaller: Compact 100x59x40 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Much thinner: 1.6" vs 3.9" Significant disadvantages of the Optio 550 (vs the X90) Much less zoom: 5.1x vs 26x Much smaller screen: 1.5" vs 2.7" Much worse wide angle: 37 mm vs 26 mm common strengths of the Optio 550 and X90 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8 Good macro capabilities: 2 cm vs 0.9 cm Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
	Compare the Optio 550 vs the X90
Pentax Optio SV 5 years older $774	Significant advantages of the SV (vs the X90) Much smaller: Compact 91x56x28 mm vs Prosumer size 112x81x99 mm Much thinner: 1.1" vs 3.9" Much lighter: 165 g vs 428 g Significant disadvantages of the SV (vs the X90) Much less zoom: 5x vs 26x Much lower true resolution: 4.9 MP vs 9.8 MP Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 26 mm common strengths of the SV and X90 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8 Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 0.9 cm Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
	Compare the Optio SV vs the X90