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Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(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
  • Released January 2010
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the RZ10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the H90 scores versus the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax RZ10

 H90 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax H90

 RZ10 H90 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax RZ10

 H90 RZ10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the H90 compared to the RZ10.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography details
Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography details
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (178 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (178 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax RZ10
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-25 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 178 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $200