Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax H90

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The LX7 was brought out 2 years later than the H90 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX7 scores vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX7 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the LX7 compared to the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and H90 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and H90.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax H90 will give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent LX7 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.