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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched within a month of the E90 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH1 grades against the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax E90

 FH1 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FH1

 E90 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax E90

 FH1 E90 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH1 and the E90.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and E90.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH1 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
Pentax E90 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
Pentax E90 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax Optio E90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $100