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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was launched 13 months after the E90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FX78 scores vs the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Pentax E90

 FX78 E90 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FX78

 E90 FX78 

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax E90

 FX78 E90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FX78 versus the E90.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and E90.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX78 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer FX78 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography advice
Pentax E90 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
Pentax E90 Sports photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E90 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Pentax Optio E90
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-25 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 200 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $210 $100