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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax E90
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax E90, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was manufactured 12 months later than the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP7 grades versus the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax E90

 FP7 E90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FP7

 E90 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax E90

 FP7 E90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 compared to the E90.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and E90.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher FP7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Pentax E90
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
Pentax E90 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Pentax E90
63
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (147g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Pentax E90 Landscape photography details
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Pentax E90
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (147g)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Pentax Optio E90
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
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 All around 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 240 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $227 $100