Clicky

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP3 versus Pentax H90, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The FP3 was manufactured at a similar time to the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP3 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Pentax H90

 FP3 H90 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FP3

 H90 FP3 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax H90

 FP3 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP3 versus Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FP3 compared to the H90.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and H90.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
Pentax H90 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
60
features touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Pentax Optio H90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 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 model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $182 $150