Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax H90

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax H90, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and H90 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and H90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was announced 4 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ1000 scores versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 provides exterior dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 against the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and H90 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and H90.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.