Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2010
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH25 was launched 11 months after the W90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH25 grades against the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax W90
FH25 | W90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FH25
W90 | FH25 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax W90
FH25 | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has got external 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) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 and the W90.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and W90.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern FH25 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-24 |
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 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, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.90 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 | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $180 | $120 |