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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax H90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was released 19 months later than the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ47 scores versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax H90

 FZ47 H90 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic FZ47

 H90 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax H90

 FZ47 H90 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 vs the H90.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and H90 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and H90.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher FZ47 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax H90 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (498 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
Pentax H90 Travel photography info
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better than average battery power (400 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (498g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than average (498g)
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax Optio H90
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-21 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 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 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $379 $150