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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was released 24 months later than the H90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH6 matches up against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax H90

 FH6 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FH6

 H90 FH6 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax H90

 FH6 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH6 vs the H90.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and H90.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern FH6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
34
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Pentax H90
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
71
good battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than average (119 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax H90 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (119 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $129 $150