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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax X90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax X90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was revealed 7 months after the X90 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH2 grades vs the X90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax X90

 FH2 X90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic FH2

 X90 FH2 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax X90

 FH2 X90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH2 vs the X90.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and X90.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X90 Portrait photography highlights
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
Pentax X90 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography advice
Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
72
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Pentax X90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Pentax X90
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 270 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $149 $350