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Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax H90 and Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the H90 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The H90 was introduced 4 years prior to the Q7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H90 matches up against the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax Q7

 H90 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Pentax H90

 Q7 H90 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax Q7

 H90 Q7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax H90 provides exterior 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 Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the H90 vs the Q7.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and Q7 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and Q7.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The H90 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged H90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax H90
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax H90
Street photography with Pentax Q7
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography information
Pentax Q7 Sports photography information
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q7 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery life (250 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging info
Pentax Q7 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax Q7
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Q7
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-25 2013-08-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $480