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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 5 months after the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FX75 scores vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax H90

 FX75 H90 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FX75

 H90 FX75 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax H90

 FX75 H90 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FX75 and the H90.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and H90.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography information
Pentax H90 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography details
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
67
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Pentax H90
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax Optio H90
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-01 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $139 $150