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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90

Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic G2
  • New Model is Panasonic G5
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic G3 versus Pentax H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was brought out 18 months after the H90 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G3 matches up vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Pentax H90

 G3 H90 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic G3

 H90 G3 

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Pentax H90

 G3 H90 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G3 compared to the H90.

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and H90 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and H90.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G3 will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent G3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G3 Portrait photography info
Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G3 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
75
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G3 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
47
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G3 Travel photography advice
Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
70
features touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (270 shots)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G3 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G3 Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Pentax Optio H90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-11 2010-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 336g (0.74 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 667 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $150