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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Pentax H90
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was manufactured around the same time to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH1 scores vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax H90

 FH1 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FH1

 H90 FH1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax H90

 FH1 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH1 and the H90.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and H90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax H90 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax H90 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax Optio H90
Other name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $150