Pentax E90 vs Pentax H90
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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
Pentax E90 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax E90 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E90 was announced within a month of the H90 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E90 scores against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax E90 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E90 & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax H90
E90 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax E90
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax H90
E90 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax E90 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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).
Check the Pentax E90 and Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E90 vs the H90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E90 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Pentax E90 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and H90.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax H90 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Pentax E90 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio E90 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 6cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lbs) | 153g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 model | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $100 | $150 |