Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax W90

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.