Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH3 was announced at a similar time to the E90 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH3 grades versus the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Pentax E90
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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FH3
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Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax E90
FH3 | E90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 compared to the E90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and E90.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $160 | $100 |