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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was released at a similar time to the W90 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH1 scores vs the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax W90

 FH1 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FH1

 W90 FH1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax W90

 FH1 W90 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH1 and the W90.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and W90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
Pentax W90 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Pentax W90
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax Optio W90
Other name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-02-24
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $120