Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax H90

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax H90, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was launched 12 months before the H90 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS15 scores versus the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 has external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).

Check out the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 versus the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and H90.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.