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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax H90
(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
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 12 months before the H90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS25 scores vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax H90

 FS25 H90 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FS25

 H90 FS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax H90

 FS25 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FS25 versus the H90.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and H90.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FS25 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
Pentax H90 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Pentax H90
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 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 display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 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 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $150