Nikon P300 vs Pentax H90

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon P300 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was revealed 17 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the P300 matches up against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P300 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P300 compared to the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and H90.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher P300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.