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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K-S2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX90 was announced 4 years earlier than the K-S2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX90 scores versus the K-S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax K-S2

 FX90 K-S2 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FX90

 K-S2 FX90 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K-S2

 FX90 K-S2 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX90 compared to the K-S2.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX90 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will render more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FX90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
Pentax K-S2 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
60
has touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
environment sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography features
36
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (678 grams)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax K-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-08-26 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 678 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
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 life 200 images 410 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $227 $581