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Pentax Optio H90

Pentax Optio H90
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alaScore 87

220 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 220 reviews of Pentax Optio H90. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and image quality. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas opinions about the low light performance and flash are mixed. The viewfinder and image stabilizer get critical comments.

usability, portability, price, image quality, design

battery, optics, sensor, stabilizer , viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio H90 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax Optio H90

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 user reviews of Pentax Optio H90 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the image quality and design are on the whole positive. The usability and price also get good feedback, but the viewfinder and battery get negative views.

portability, price, usability, design, image quality

battery, viewfinder

87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pentax Optio H90

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of Pentax Optio H90 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the size and portability are generally positive. The price and image quality also get good feedback, whereas there are some negative reviews about the flash and sensor.

usability, image quality, price, portability, size

reliability, sensor, flash

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Pentax Optio H90 Review

 

The Pentax Optio H90 is a new budget compact camera with style, sporting a retro look developed under Pentax's new ‘functional beauty' concept. In addition to its unusual looks, the entry-level Pentax H90 offers a 12.1 megapixel image sensor, 5x...

Pentax's Optio H90 camera may indeed be 'no frills' at first glance. But in a world where we're overwhelmed with visual information, its boxy retro looks - resembling what would transpire on paper if you asked a child below the age of ten to draw a...

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by (consumersearch.com)

Pentax Optio H90 Review

 

Pentax Optio H90 reviewed by ConsumerSearch, which notes pros and cons, along with reviews and ratings for the Pentax Optio H90 and comparisons to other Cheap Digital Cameras

Simple design; Versatile shooting features; Fast performer

Fussy panorama mode; Weak image stabilization

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Optio H90

 

For many years now, the trend on this website has been to review the more expensive, cutting-edge cameras. Not only do those cameras capture my interest -- they are what the majority of DCRP readers are curious about, as well. Recently, I was reminded...

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Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (goodgearguide.com.au)

Pentax Optio H90 compact digital camera

 

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.

12.1MP with wide angle lens and 5x optical zoom

Auto settings in low light produce fuzzy unimpressive results

Pentax has come up with a really compelling compact camera with its Optio H90 that is far better than the price tag and plain styling suggest. With responsive controls and a pared down list of manual and auto functions, this is perhaps the best value...

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax Optio H90

 

This retro-styled ultra-compact stands out from the crowd.

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Pentax Optio H90 compact camera

 

Pentax's Optio H90 combines minimalist "functional beauty" with a 12.1-megapixel sensor, 5x wide-zoom lens, HD Movies and advanced auto tracking AF and a Face AF system able to "see" up to 32 faces. In the Optio H90, neat design meets functionality and...

Good image quality at low sensitivities, compact design, simple to use, Price, AF system, lens

High ISO image noise, limited manual control, no optical viewfinder, underpowered flash

In the Optio H90, neat design meets functionality and usability at a great price. In short, the package as a whole works really well (and you could pay a lot more for these features from another maker) and is great value too, and although there are a...

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Pentax Optio H90 compact digital camera

 

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.

12.1MP with wide angle lens and 5x optical zoom

Auto settings in low light produce fuzzy unimpressive results

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (techadvisor.co.uk)

Pentax Optio H90 review

 

The Pentax Optio H90 has a 2.7in display and weighs a scant 128g – comparable to a mobile phone. Unlike most compact cameras we've reviewed, its presence is barely felt when you've got it stashed in a handbag or backpack. In fact, the main giveaway is...

Pentax has come up with a really compelling compact camera that is far better than the price tag and plain styling suggest. With responsive controls and a pared down list of manual and auto functions, this is perhaps the best value compact we’ve tried.

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Pentax Optio H90 review

 

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

Jun, 2010
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Pentax Optio H90 review

 

This minimalist point-and-shoot looks like something of a steal at this price. But where does it cut corners?

Stylish, user friendly and a decent performer – as long as the light conditions aren’t too demanding

May, 2010
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