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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax H90

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF2
  • New Model is Panasonic GF5
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 GF3 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was unveiled 19 months after the H90 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GF3 matches up vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Pentax H90

 GF3 H90 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic GF3

 H90 GF3 

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax H90

 GF3 H90 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 has external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GF3 and the H90.

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and H90.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The GF3 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent GF3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography info
Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF3
Sports photography with Pentax H90
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography advice
Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
58
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax H90 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
32
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Pentax Optio H90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-11 2010-01-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 264g (0.58 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 459 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Cost at release $360 $150