Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
(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

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FH2 was released 12 months after the E90 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH2 scores vs the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax E90
FH2 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FH2
E90 | FH2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax E90
FH2 | E90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax E90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH2 and the E90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and E90.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FH2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 145 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | 270 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $149 | $100 |