Pentax Optio H90

220 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (93)
portability (85)
price (59)
design (45)
performance (37)

Negative
battery (10)
sensor (3)
viewfinder (2)
stabilizer (2)
optics (2)

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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 really like the design and image quality. The price and portability also get good comments. Opinions about the low light performance and flash are different, and the viewfinder and image stabilizer get less positive 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. People are impressed by the image quality and design. The usability and price also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the viewfinder and battery.

portability, price, usability, design, image quality

battery, viewfinder

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

Apr, 2024

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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. People really like the size and portability. The price and image quality also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts 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 : 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 (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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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

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?

Daylight shots were good and even zoomed images seemed quite stable and free from shake. The scene modes I tried did not appear to change the shot taken greatly from Auto mode when taking a similar image. Most of what I printed were 3 and 5MP images...

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Pentax Optio H90 review

An easy to use compact camera with a 5x wide angle zoom lens and 720p high definition video capabilities.

Sharp, clear images at lower ISOs; Wide angle lens; Compact design; Ease of use; Decent auto white balance performance; Good dynamic range for a compact of this level

A little barrel distortion at the widest angle

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (talktalk.co.uk)

Pentax Optio H90

Compact camera with a compact price This pocket camera, with a retro design, is underwhelming at first. But in fact it has a good resolution of 12.1 megapixels and a longer-than-average ...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Pentax Optio H90 review

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

Exterior design, affordable, HD video

Screen has poor viewing angle, image quality and softness, high ISO settings and wide-angle barrel distortion

The Pentax H90 looks the part, is a generally solid compact camera and, despite the image quality being a bit of a let down, is a front-running entry-level compact. For the money it’s one of the better compact cameras out there, is well-equipped with a...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Pentax - Optio H90

With so many compact cameras vying for attention with special ergonomic curves and fancy controls, the Pentax H90 will appeal to those who want an easy ride with their photography. Featuring basic, easy to push buttons ...

If you're looking for a reasonably priced, simple but effective compact camera then the H90 could be for you. Very easy to control, we appreciated its simple button layouts and menu systems. Stills photography is reliable and the automatic scene modes...

Apr, 2010

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