Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax H90
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93 Imaging
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
(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
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax H90, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FP7 was launched 12 months after the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP7 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax H90
FP7 | H90 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FP7
H90 | FP7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax H90
FP7 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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 the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FP7 against the H90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and H90.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FP7 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 mount | 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 distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lb) | 153 grams (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 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 life | 240 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $227 | $150 |