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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax H90

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G3
  • Successor is Panasonic G6
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G5 and Pentax H90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G5 was introduced 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the G5 grades against the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Pentax H90

 G5 H90 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic G5

 H90 G5 

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Pentax H90

 G5 H90 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 has outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 and Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G5 against the H90.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and H90 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and H90.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G5 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent G5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (396g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
66
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (396g)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax H90 Landscape photography advice
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G5
Vlogging with Pentax H90
62
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (396 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Pentax Optio H90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-17 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $699 $150