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Pentax P70 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax P70 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Pentax P70 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax P70 vs Sony H90, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P70 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the H90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the P70 matches up vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony H90

 P70 H90 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Pentax P70

 H90 P70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012March 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony H90

 P70 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax P70 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax P70 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Pentax P70 vs Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P70 vs the H90.

Pentax P70 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P70 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P70 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and H90.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older P70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax P70 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
32
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Pentax P70 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Sony H90
 Pentax Optio P70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio P70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 - 290 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $230