Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X90
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Released July 2010
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Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X90, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FP2 was announced 6 months earlier than the X90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP2 matches up against the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax X90
| FP2 | X90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic FP2
| X90 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax X90
| FP2 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got physical 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) and the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FP2 against the X90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and X90 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and X90.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax X90 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
| 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 | - | D-L106 |
| 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 | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $80 | $350 |