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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax E90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was announced around the same time to the E90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FP1 scores versus the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax E90

 FP1 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FP1

 E90 FP1 

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax E90

 FP1 E90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP1 versus the E90.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and E90.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP1 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Pentax E90
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Pentax E90
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Pentax E90 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Pentax E90
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Pentax Optio E90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $153 $100