Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax H90

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax H90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was introduced 5 years after the H90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GF7 scores against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 features external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF7 against the H90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and H90.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF7 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent GF7 will have an edge in sensor innovation.