Panasonic S3 vs Pentax H90

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic S3 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was brought out 12 months after the H90 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S3 matches up against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S3 vs the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic S3 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S3 provides a benefit in sensor technology.