Panasonic G10 vs Pentax H90

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic G10 and Pentax H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G10 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G10 was launched 7 months after the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G10 matches up against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G10 compared to the H90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G10 and H90 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and H90.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The G10 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The younger G10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.