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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Pentax W90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax W90

 FH25 W90 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FH25

 W90 FH25 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax W90

 FH25 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
Pentax W90 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Pentax W90
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W90 Landscape photography factors
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio W90
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