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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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 FX700 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 6 months later than the H90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FX700 scores versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax H90

 FX700 H90 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FX700

 H90 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax H90

 FX700 H90 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX700 versus the H90.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and H90.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Pentax H90
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
Pentax H90 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
Pentax H90 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $150