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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FP8 versus Pentax H90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 6 months earlier than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FP8 matches up against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Pentax H90

 FP8 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FP8

 H90 FP8 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax H90

 FP8 H90 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 versus Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP8 against the H90.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and H90.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Pentax H90
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography features
Pentax H90 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (151g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Pentax Optio H90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-27 2010-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $150