Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-S2

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.