Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax E90

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.