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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax H90

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax H90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic GH5 versus Pentax H90, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and H90 (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 was revealed 7 years after the H90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GH5 grades versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax H90

 GH5 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2010Newer by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic GH5

 H90 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax H90

 GH5 H90 
Focus manually More precise focus

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GH5 versus the H90.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and H90 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and H90.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger GH5 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax H90 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography information
Pentax H90 Street photography information
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
Sports photography with Pentax H90
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery power (410 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
68
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 CIPA)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery power (410 shots)
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax Optio H90
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 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 distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Retail price $1,298 $150