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Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90

Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Pentax K100D front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K100D S
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and H90 (12MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The K100D was introduced 4 years before the H90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K100D grades vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax H90

 K100D H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax K100D

 H90 K100D 
IntroducedJanuary 2010December 2006More recent by 38 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Pentax H90

 K100D H90 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K100D against the H90.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D and H90 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D and H90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K100D using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax H90 will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older K100D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D Portrait photography details
Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K100D
Street photography with Pentax H90
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
42
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (660g)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D Landscape photography info
Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Pentax H90
 Pentax K100DPentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K100D Pentax Optio H90
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-12-03 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $150