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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90

Portability
72 Imaging
48 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax H90

		

		

			
 G2 H90 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 H90 G2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax H90

		

		

			
 G2 H90 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus  More accurate focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
See the Panasonic G2 and Pentax H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and H90 is 72 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
60
 focusing manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
27
 focusing manually
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
65
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition (428g)
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G2 Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
40
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
31
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G2 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
58
 comes with touch focus
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (428g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
57
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
57
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 missing Time Lapse recording
36
 focusing manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
61
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 supports face detect focus
 does have mic jack
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 heavier than competition (428g)
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic port
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Pentax Optio H90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-12 2010-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 428 grams (0.94 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,000 $150