Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax E90
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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FP1
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Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax E90
FP1 | E90 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Check out the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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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 |