Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax X90

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax X90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 6 months prior to the X90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH22 matches up vs the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Pentax X90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH22 and the X90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and X90 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and X90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.