Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax X90

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax X90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 2 years later than the X90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH10 matches up against the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Pentax X90. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH10 vs the X90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and X90 is 97 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and X90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher FH10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.