Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic LX3
- Renewed by Panasonic LX7
(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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Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX5 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the LX5 (1/1.63") and H90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
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Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the LX5 grades against the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax H90
| LX5 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic LX5
| H90 | LX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax H90
| LX5 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 has external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the LX5 versus the H90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and H90 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and H90.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax H90 will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger LX5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax Optio H90 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-12-15 | 2010-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.20 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 41 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 132 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $294 | $150 |