Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony H90
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony H90 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony H90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The K-5 IIs was brought out 16 months after the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-5 IIs grades vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Sony H90
K-5 IIs | H90 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
H90 | K-5 IIs |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony H90
K-5 IIs | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K-5 IIs against the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and H90 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and H90.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The K-5 IIs comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern K-5 IIs is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony H90 Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-5 IIs | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-04 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 760g (1.68 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1208 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 shots | 290 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $749 | $230 |