Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E90

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was revealed 12 months earlier than the E90 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS25 grades vs the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 versus the E90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and E90.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FS25 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.