Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax H90
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH20 was announced at a similar time to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH20 scores versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax H90
FH20 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FH20
H90 | FH20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax H90
FH20 | H90 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH20 and the H90.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and H90.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH20 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $179 | $150 |