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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax H90

 GH5S H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2010Fresher by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic GH5S

 H90 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax H90

 GH5S H90 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
68
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax Optio H90
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-01-08 2010-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3680 x 2760 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, 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 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Retail price $2,498 $150