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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Pentax Optio W90 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio W90 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio W90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
BrandPentaxPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberW90DMC-FH3
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10798
Width (mm)2524
Height (mm)5955
Weight (g)161147
Waterproof--
PredecessorPentax W80-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.114.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.42
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1464(3.8 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)11.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Lens and Optics
LensPentax zoom lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elementsLEICA DC VARIO, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.05 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 30-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.25
  • 31.3
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modesContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 pt
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80-1600), Digital SR (80-6400), Manual (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400), ISO 3200-6400 5MP or 3.8MPAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/1600 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNight Scene, Underwater, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital Microscope (2.1M), Digital Wide (5M), Surf & SnowPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • soft
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description13 ft (wide, auto ISO), 8.2 ft (tele, auto ISO)0.6 - 6.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.7m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2640
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional ir
-
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi out (type d)
  • dc input (optional dc coupler required)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.85-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.27-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)205310
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI88Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 740mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI88 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargea
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software s-sw102 (cd rom)
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 5.0 edition
  • quicktime
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.3.9+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWaterproof to 20 feet, Shockproof to 4 feet, Coldproof to sub-freezing temperatures, Dustproof. 720p HD Movies, HDMI OutputOptical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver and Black.



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