Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax H90

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was manufactured 20 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX90 matches up vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX90 compared to the H90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and H90.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger FX90 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.