Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Announced July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax H90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FZ300 was brought out 5 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ300 matches up versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax H90
FZ300 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | July 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 67 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FZ300
H90 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax H90
FZ300 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 provides outside dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FZ300 vs the H90.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and H90 is 59 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and H90.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern FZ300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-07-16 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691g (1.52 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $598 | $150 |