Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax H90

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LS5 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was launched 19 months later than the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LS5 scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the LS5 versus the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and H90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher LS5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.