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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was unveiled 12 months later than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH27 grades against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax H90

 FH27 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FH27

 H90 FH27 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax H90

 FH27 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 has external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH27 versus the H90.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and H90.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher FH27 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Pentax H90
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
68
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography advice
Pentax H90 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest 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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
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 All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
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 One One
Cost at launch $229 $150