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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-7
  • Later Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX90 was announced 9 months after the K-5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX90 grades vs the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax K-5

 FX90 K-5 
AnnouncedAugust 2011December 2010Newer by 9 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FX90

 K-5 FX90 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K-5

 FX90 K-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FX90 versus the K-5.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and K-5.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX90 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-5 will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent FX90 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Pentax K-5
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Pentax K-5
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Travel photography camera
60
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
65
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography advice
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-5 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax K-5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax K-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-08-26 2010-12-18
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to 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
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 740g (1.63 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 980 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $227 $800