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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX700 was unveiled 6 months after the E90 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX700 matches up vs the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax E90

 FX700 E90 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FX700

 E90 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax E90

 FX700 E90 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax E90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 vs the E90.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and E90.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
Pentax E90 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E90 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $100