Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax H90

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax H90, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and H90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was brought out 9 months before the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FS42 matches up against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 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 FS42 and Pentax H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FS42 versus the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and H90.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS42 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax H90 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.