Fujifilm's 2011 touchscreen ultra-compact — 14MP CCD, 5x 28-140mm equiv internal zoom, 720p video, SD/SDHC.
The Fujifilm FinePix Z90 was a style-led ultra-compact announced in January 2011, part of the fashion-oriented Z series and sold in some markets as the FinePix Z91. Launched at $169.95 in five colours, it targeted young buyers with its touchscreen interface and a dedicated one-touch social upload button.
It combines a 14-megapixel CCD with an internal (non-extending) Fujinon 5x zoom covering 28-140mm equivalent, all behind a sliding front cover in a body just 17.5mm thick. The rear is dominated by a 3-inch resistive touchscreen LCD used for nearly all control. Video records at 720p HD with optical zoom available while filming, AF tracking is included, and storage is SD/SDHC plus roughly 38MB internal. Power is a proprietary NP-45A lithium-ion battery rated around 220 shots.
The Z90 suits buyers who want a genuinely pocketable early-2010s compact with a wide 28mm-equivalent lens and no protruding zoom to snag. The resistive touchscreen is the marmite element: it dates the handling, and anyone who dislikes touch-only control should look elsewhere in the range.
Used checks centre on the touchscreen — verify every corner responds, as resistive panels wear — and the sliding lens cover, which doubles as the power switch and can develop loose detents. NP-45 family batteries are still widely available cheaply, which keeps the camera practical. Confirm SD writing and inspect the internal lens window for dust, which cannot be cleaned without disassembly.