Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty close but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was introduced 8 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GH5S matches up vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S has outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GH5S and the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and H90 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and H90.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5S using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax H90 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger GH5S is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.