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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH25 was released 12 months after the E90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH25 scores versus the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax E90

 FH25 E90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FH25

 E90 FH25 

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax E90

 FH25 E90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 versus the E90.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and E90.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent FH25 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
Pentax E90 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Pentax E90
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Pentax E90
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax Optio E90
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $100