Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8/Panasonic-FH8-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH8 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The FH8 was manufactured 24 months later than the E90 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH8 grades vs the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax E90
FH8 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FH8
E90 | FH8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax E90
FH8 | E90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH8 versus Pentax E90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH8 vs the E90.
![Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 size comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Pentax-Optio-E90-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.
![Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Pentax-Optio-E90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and E90.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FH8 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Pentax-Optio-E90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Pentax-Optio-E90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 123 grams (0.27 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
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 |
Pricing at launch | $149 | $100 |