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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 23 months after the W90 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH6 scores vs the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax W90

 FH6 W90 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FH6

 W90 FH6 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax W90

 FH6 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has external 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 W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax W90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH6 against the W90.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and W90.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FH6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography information
Pentax W90 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Pentax W90 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
Pentax W90 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (119g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-02-24
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $129 $120