Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax E90, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP5 was revealed 12 months later than the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP5 scores versus the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax E90
FP5 | E90 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FP5
E90 | FP5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax E90
FP5 | E90 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 and the E90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and E90.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP5 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent FP5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life | 260 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $199 | $100 |