Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax X90

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH8 versus Pentax X90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH8 was announced 19 months after the X90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FH8 scores versus the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 versus Pentax X90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH8 compared to the X90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and X90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer FH8 should have an edge in sensor innovation.