Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S
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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 S Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Revealed June 2007
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D
- Replacement is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
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.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax K100D S
FX90 | K100D S | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | June 2007 | More recent by 51 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+250k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic FX90
K100D S | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax K100D S
FX90 | K100D S | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Pentax-K100D-Super-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Pentax-K100D-Super-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Pentax-K100D-Super-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Pentax-K100D-Super-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street 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 S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax K100D Super |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-08-26 | 2007-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 646g (1.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $227 | $520 |