Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax H90

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.

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.

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.

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.