Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G2 and Pentax H90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G2 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G2 was revealed 6 months after the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G2 grades vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G2 and the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and H90 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and H90.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The G2 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler.