Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90
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33 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax H90
FS7 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FS7
H90 | FS7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax H90
FS7 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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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 |