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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
Pentax H90
(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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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 Overview

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").

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The 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 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax H90 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax H90 Landscape photography advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Pentax H90
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax 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