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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH3 was revealed very close to the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH3 matches up versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Pentax H90

 FH3 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FH3

 H90 FH3 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax H90

 FH3 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH3 versus Pentax H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 and the H90.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and H90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Pentax H90
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Pentax Optio H90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - D-LI68
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
Storage slots One One
Launch price $160 $150