Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax E90

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was revealed very close to the E90 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH20 grades against the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH20 and the E90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and E90.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.