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Pentax Optio H90

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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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4 stars
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Pros

  • 1cm macro mode is excellent for close ups
  • auto white balance performs reasonably well under incandescent lighting
  • Optio H90 is quite slim and the controls are simple

Cons

  • hard disc space dependant on content
  • the prices vary
  • would not attract a second look

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.9
  • Multi point, Spotus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio H90 - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio H90

Pros

  • 1cm macro mode is excellent for close ups
  • auto white balance performs reasonably well under incandescent lighting
  • Optio H90 is quite slim and the controls are simple
  • H90 performs very well indeed
  • H90 shows good levels of dynamic range for
  • The body feels reasonably sturdy
  • yet lightweight
  • The face detection works well and skin tones are reproduced accurately
  • comfortably in the photographer's hand and operates flawlessly under all photographic conditions
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • hard disc space dependant on content
  • the prices vary
  • would not attract a second look
  • saturation can be too much on occasion
  • little barrel distortion is noticeable at the wide end of the zoom
  • a little barrel distortion at the wide end
  • Click on the thumbnails for larger images
  • lack of optical image stabilization suggests the austerity
  • Pentax H90 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the Pentax H90 have Weather Sealing

Pentax Optio H90 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax Optio H90 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2256
  • 3072x2304
  • 3072x1728
  • 2592x1944
  • 2592x1464
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
ProcessorPRIME
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom6.25 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentManual
Autofocus
  • Multi point
  • Spotus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range3.94 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Museum
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.02 oz
Width3.72 in
Height2.22 in
Depth0.96 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)210
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Frameyes
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISOAuto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Orange
  • Silver,White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.7 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • Eye-Fi
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Pentax Optio H90 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.6
Based on 12 reviews
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Published: 10.06.2010
Pentax Optio H90 review
3.0

The design looks elegant but is functionally unremarkable, but the H90 costs less than we’d expect

Pentax Optio H90 Review : Pentax Optio H90
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Review : Pentax Optio H90

This is a name that has been huge in lenses for longer than even I can remember. Here a small unobtrusive matt box that would not attract a second look. Will the images it takes move it up from the mundane to the yes please?

Pentax Optio H90 Pentax H90 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 25.01.2010
Pentax H90 Review

Pentax H90 review, find out how the H90 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Photography Bay
Published: 25.01.2010
Pentax Optio E90, H90 and I-10 Hands-On

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down briefly with the new Pentax Optio cameras that were just announced.

Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio H90 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 16.04.2010
Pentax Optio H90 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Cheap doesn't necessarily mean nasty, and that's certainly the case with the Pentax Optio H90 camera. Simplistically yet stylishly designed, with a 12 megapixel sensor, 2.7 inch LCD, 5x zoom lens and 720p HD movies, the Pentax H90 certainly won't break the bank at just £129.99 / $179.95. Read our Pentax Optio H90 review to find out if this budget shooter stands out from the crowd...

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Good Gear Guide
Pentax Optio H90 compact digital camera
4.0

If you’re after a straightforward point-and-shoot camera that takes up as little space as possible, the Pentax Optio H90 is a great choice.

Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio H90
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DPReview
Published: 25.01.2010
Pentax Optio H90

Pentax has released the premium-styled Optio H90 digital compact. It features a 12MP sensor and the 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens seen in the i-10. The company's new 'functional beauty' concept lends the H90 a pleasant minimalism but the lack of optical image stabilization suggests the austerity might have gone a bit far. The H90 can shoot 720p HD movies and is optimized to work with Eye-Fi wireless SD cards.

Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio H90 gets reviewed: surprisingly good budget camera
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SlashGear
Published: 16.04.2010
Pentax Optio H90 gets reviewed: surprisingly good budget camera

Of Pentax's most recent range of point-and-shoots, the Optio H90 particularly caught our eye with its vaguely 70s stylings.  Over at PhotographyBLOG they've been putting…

Pentax Optio H90 Pentax H90 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 25.01.2010
Pentax H90 Review | Camera Decision
1.7

Pentax H90 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-140 mm F3.5-5.9 lens. Read our H90 review to find its pros and cons.

Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio H90 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 19.04.2010
Pentax Optio H90 Review
4.2

Trendy design and an affordable price, how does the new Pentax H90 shape up? The What Digital Camera Pentax Optio H90 review investigates…

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Published: 19.04.2010
Pentax Optio H90 compact camera
4.5

Designed with minimalism in mind but with a range of suitably functional features, the H90 certainly fits the part: smart, small, stylish and easy to

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 08.07.2010
Pentax Optio H90
3.5

The 12 megapixel, 5x zoom Pentax Optio H90 has cool retro styling