Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90
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![Pentax K-70 front Pentax K-70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-70/Pentax-K-70-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio H90 front Pentax Optio H90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-H90/Pentax-H90-front.jpg)
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35 Features
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Launched June 2016
- Replacement is Pentax KF
(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
- Revealed January 2010
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and H90 (12MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
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The K-70 was launched 6 years after the H90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-70 scores against the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-70 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax H90
K-70 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 78 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax K-70
H90 | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax H90
K-70 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 comes with outer measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-70 against the H90.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 size comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and H90 is 62 and 93 respectively.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-70 and H90.
To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-70 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-70 will render more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-70 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-06-08 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | PRIME MII | 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 | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 688g (1.52 lb) | 153g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $649 | $150 |