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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(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
Pentax E90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax E90

 FP5 E90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FP5

 E90 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax E90

 FP5 E90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E90 Portrait photography advice
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Pentax E90
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (260 shots)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
65
great battery pack (260 shots)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography features
Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
40
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
Pentax E90 Vlogging advice
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Pentax Optio E90
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