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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH5 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH5 was launched 12 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH5 grades versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Pentax H90

 FH5 H90 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FH5

 H90 FH5 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax H90

 FH5 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH5 vs the H90.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and H90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH5 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher FH5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Pentax Optio H90
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options 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 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $169 $150