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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was revealed 12 months prior to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX48 grades versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax H90

 FX48 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FX48

 H90 FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax H90

 FX48 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FX48 and the H90.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and H90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
27
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
Pentax H90 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
Travel photography with Pentax H90
58
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
Pentax H90 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax Optio H90
Also called Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $325 $150