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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched but the K-01 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The K-01 was brought out 4 months after the H90 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-01 scores vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony H90

 K-01 H90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax K-01

 H90 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony H90

 K-01 H90 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 features external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-01 vs the H90.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and H90 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and H90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The K-01 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
more heavy than competition (561g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (540 shots)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
65
good battery life (540 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 CIPA)
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Sony H90
 Pentax K-01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-30 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561 gr (1.24 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 images 290 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $899 $230