Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(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
- Announced January 2010
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax E90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and E90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS7 was revealed 12 months earlier than the E90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FS7 scores vs the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax E90
FS7 | E90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FS7
E90 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax E90
FS7 | E90 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS7 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 FS7 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax E90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FS7 vs the E90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and E90.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The FS7 features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-16 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139 grams (0.31 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $160 | $100 |