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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(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
Pentax H90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax H90

 FZ300 H90 
RevealedJuly 2015January 2010Fresher by 67 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FZ300

 H90 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax H90

 FZ300 H90 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and H90 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
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focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography advice
Pentax H90 Street photography advice
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Pentax H90
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good battery pack (380 per charge)
weather proof
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
resolution not great (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax Optio H90
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