Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax H90

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was released 12 months before the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ28 scores vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 has physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 versus the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and H90 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and H90.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax H90 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.