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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(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
Pentax E90
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax E90

 FS7 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FS7

 E90 FS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax E90

 FS7 E90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E90 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography features
Pentax E90 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography factors
Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
Pentax E90 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging info
Pentax E90 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax Optio E90
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