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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
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
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was introduced 22 months later than the H90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 3D1 scores versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax H90

 3D1 H90 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2010More recent by 22 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic 3D1

 H90 3D1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax H90

 3D1 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and H90.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent 3D1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Pentax H90
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
Sports photography with Pentax H90
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography info
Pentax H90 Travel photography info
59
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-11-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $670 $150