Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax H90

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax H90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was revealed 6 months after the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ35 scores against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FZ35 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and H90 is 72 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and H90.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account.