Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP1 was revealed within a month of the H90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FP1 grades against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax H90
| FP1 | H90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FP1
| H90 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax H90
| FP1 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 vs the H90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and H90.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax Optio H90 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-25 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $153 | $150 |