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Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Pentax H90 versus Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was launched 17 months prior to the Q making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the H90 grades versus the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax Q

 H90 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Pentax H90

 Q H90 
LaunchedJune 2011January 2010Newer by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax Q

 H90 Q 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 has got physical 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) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Pentax H90 versus Pentax Q in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the H90 vs the Q.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and Q is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and Q.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged H90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (180g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax H90
Sports photography with Pentax Q
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competitors (180g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (180g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax Q
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Q
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-25 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $695