Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax H90
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Launched January 2010
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax H90, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FP5 was announced 12 months after the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP5 matches up vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax H90
| FP5 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FP5
| H90 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax H90
| FP5 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FP5 vs the H90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and H90.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FP5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax Optio H90 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
| Body design | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life | 260 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $199 | $150 |