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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax X90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax X90 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax X90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched at a similar time to the X90 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX75 matches up against the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax X90

 FX75 X90 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic FX75

 X90 FX75 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax X90

 FX75 X90 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax X90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FX75 against the X90.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and X90 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and X90.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography information
Pentax X90 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
Pentax X90 Travel photography features
67
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
Pentax X90 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax X90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax X90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-01 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $139 $350