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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Pentax E90
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax E90 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX580 was unveiled 12 months prior to the E90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX580 matches up vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax E90

 FX580 E90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FX580

 E90 FX580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax E90

 FX580 E90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax E90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FX580 vs the E90.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and E90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FX580 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
Pentax E90 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
Sports photography with Pentax E90
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
Pentax E90 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
Pentax E90 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax Optio E90
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 167g (0.37 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $499 $100