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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 5 months after the W90 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX700 grades vs the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax W90

 FX700 W90 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FX700

 W90 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax W90

 FX700 W90 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 provides exterior 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) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FX700 against the W90.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and W90.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
38
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
Pentax W90 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging features
Pentax W90 Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-07-21 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $120