Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax E90
FX700 | E90 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FX700
E90 | FX700 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax E90
FX700 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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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 |