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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax H90, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was announced 12 months earlier than the H90 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS7 matches up vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax H90

 FS7 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FS7

 H90 FS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax H90

 FS7 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS7 and the H90.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and H90.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax H90 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS7
Street photography with Pentax H90
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
Sports photography with Pentax H90
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax Optio H90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2010-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $150