Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced September 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH7 was revealed 20 months after the E90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH7 scores vs the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax E90
| FH7 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FH7
| E90 | FH7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax E90
| FH7 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax E90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH7 compared to the E90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and E90.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher FH7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Pentax Optio E90 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-09-07 | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 6cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $149 | $100 |