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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax H90

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z5 and Pentax H90, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and H90 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was launched 10 years later than the H90 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z5 scores versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax H90

 Z5 H90 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2010Fresher by 128 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon Z5

 H90 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax H90

 Z5 H90 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 features physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z5 and Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 versus the H90.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and H90 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and H90.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (675 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition (675g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
36
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
34
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (675g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Z5Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z5 Pentax Optio H90
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-07-20 2010-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 470 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,399 $150