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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced 20 months later than the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH7 scores versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax H90

 FH7 H90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FH7

 H90 FH7 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax H90

 FH7 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH7 vs the H90.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and H90.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Pentax H90
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography info
Pentax H90 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition (126g)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Pentax Optio H90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $150