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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax H90

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • New Model is Panasonic LX100 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax H90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was unveiled 4 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LX100 scores versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax H90

 LX100 H90 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic LX100

 H90 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax H90

 LX100 H90 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 comes with physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 compared to the H90.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and H90 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and H90.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger LX100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography info
Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
75
provides focus via touch
MP count good (13MP)
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
Vlogging with Pentax H90
35
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio H90
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2010-01-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4112 x 3088 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 393g (0.87 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $800 $150