Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax H90

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.