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Pentax Efina vs Pentax H90

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax Efina vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Released January 2010
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax H90 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax Efina versus Pentax H90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Pentax. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was introduced 3 years later than the H90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Efina scores versus the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax H90

 Efina H90 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 41 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax Efina

 H90 Efina 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax H90

 Efina H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax Efina vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina offers exterior measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Efina compared to the H90.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and H90 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and H90.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax Efina to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Efina provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography highlights
Pentax H90 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Efina
Street photography with Pentax H90
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (91g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
38
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax H90
 Pentax EfinaPentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Efina Pentax Optio H90
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-03 2010-01-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 20cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 gr (0.20 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $10 $150