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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-r 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
  • Launched August 2011
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly similar but the FX90 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FX90 was brought out 6 months later than the K-r which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the FX90 scores against the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax K-r

 FX90 K-r 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FX90

 K-r FX90 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K-r

 FX90 K-r 
RevealedAugust 2011March 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FX90 against the K-r.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and K-r.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The FX90 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-r Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-r Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-r Sports photography highlights
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
Pentax K-r Travel photography features
60
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
47
has built in flash
bad battery (470 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-r Vlogging advice
34
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax K-r
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-08-26 2011-03-11
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 598g (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $227 $1,100