Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX90 was released 4 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX90 grades against the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FX90 vs the K100D S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and K100D S.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX90 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FX90 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer FX90 will have an advantage in sensor tech.