Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax 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 |