Panasonic G3 vs Pentax H90

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Panasonic G3 versus Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.