Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90/Panasonic-FX90-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Released December 2006
- Later Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K100D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
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The FX90 was released 4 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FX90 grades against the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax K100D
FX90 | K100D | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | December 2006 | Fresher by 58 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+250k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic FX90
K100D | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K100D
FX90 | K100D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 has got 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) while the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K100D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX90 and the K100D.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D size comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Pentax-K100D-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and K100D is 95 and 64 respectively.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Pentax-K100D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and K100D.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX90 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FX90 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern FX90 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Pentax-K100D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Pentax-K100D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax K100D |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-08-26 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lb) | 660 grams (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $227 | $0 |