Pentax K-5 vs Pentax H90

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax H90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 was introduced 11 months after the H90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-5 scores versus the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-5 vs the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and H90 is 60 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and H90.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-5 will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.