Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax H90

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

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.

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.