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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched 5 months later than the E90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX75 grades vs the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax E90

 FX75 E90 
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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FX75

 E90 FX75 

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax E90

 FX75 E90 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FX75 and the E90.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and E90.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX75 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography features
Pentax E90 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography info
Pentax E90 Landscape photography info
37
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax Optio E90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-01 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $100