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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax H90

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73
Pentax K-3 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-3 II
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax K-3 versus Pentax H90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and H90 (12MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 was brought out 4 years after the H90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-3 grades vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Pentax H90

 K-3 H90 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax K-3

 H90 K-3 

Common features in the Pentax K-3 and Pentax H90

 K-3 H90 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-3 compared to the H90.

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and H90 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and H90.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-3 will show greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher K-3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-3
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-3 Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-3 Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (560 CIPA)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-3 Travel photography details
Pentax H90 Travel photography details
60
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (560 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery life (560 CIPA)
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-3 Vlogging info
Pentax H90 Vlogging info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 and Pentax H90
 Pentax K-3Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-3 Pentax Optio H90
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-04-10 2010-01-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime III Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 27 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1216 not tested
Other
Battery life 560 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI68
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $639 $150