Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax E90 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax E90, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and E90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS42 was released 9 months prior to the E90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the FS42 grades versus the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax E90
FS42 | E90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FS42
E90 | FS42 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | April 2009 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax E90
FS42 | E90 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS42 vs the E90.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and E90.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The FS42 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The older FS42 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132g (0.29 lbs) | 145g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $580 | $100 |