Nikon P7800 vs Pentax H90

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P7800 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was unveiled 3 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P7800 grades versus the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 enjoys exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 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 Nikon P7800 and Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P7800 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and H90 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and H90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The P7800 features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent P7800 should have an edge in sensor tech.