Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax H90

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH8 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 24 months after the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH8 scores versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH8 and the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and H90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH8 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.