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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W90 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax W90, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the W90 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP8 scores vs the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Pentax W90

 FP8 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FP8

 W90 FP8 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax W90

 FP8 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP8 and the W90.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and W90.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
Pentax W90 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (151g)
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography info
Pentax W90 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
Pentax W90 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography details
Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Pentax W90
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (151 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Pentax Optio W90
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-27 2010-02-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $120