Panasonic G9 vs Pentax H90
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Launched November 2017
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax H90 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic G9 vs Pentax H90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and H90 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

The G9 was released 7 years after the H90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G9 scores vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Pentax H90
G9 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 95 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic G9
H90 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Pentax H90
G9 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Panasonic G9 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has got exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Panasonic G9 vs Pentax H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 and the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and H90 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and H90.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern G9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-11-08 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 658 gr (1.45 pounds) | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 400 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,500 | $150 |