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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 Overview

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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The LX5 was unveiled 23 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

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 
IntroducedDecember 2011January 2010More recent by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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).

Look at the Panasonic LX5 versus Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and H90 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography info
Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (271g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Pentax H90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Pentax 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