Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax W90
95 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
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Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax W90, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP2 was announced very close to the W90 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP2 matches up against the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax W90
| FP2 | W90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FP2
| W90 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax W90
| FP2 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP2 versus the W90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and W90.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Optio W90 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-02-24 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $80 | $120 |
