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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Pentax H90
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out 12 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FH25 matches up versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax H90

 FH25 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FH25

 H90 FH25 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax H90

 FH25 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH25 vs the H90.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and H90.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH25 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
Pentax H90 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax Optio H90
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 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 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $150