Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax W90

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was introduced within a month of the W90 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH3 grades versus the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 offers 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) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH3 versus the W90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and W90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.