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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
Pentax E90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Pentax E90

 FH3 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FH3

 E90 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax E90

 FH3 E90 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH3
Street photography with Pentax E90
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
Pentax E90 Travel photography information
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E90 Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Pentax Optio E90
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
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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