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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(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
  • Launched August 2011
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E70 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 2 years after the E70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX90 matches up vs the E70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax E70

 FX90 E70 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 33 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic FX90

 E70 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax E70

 FX90 E70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 has outside measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FX90 vs the E70.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and E70.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX90 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger FX90 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography advice
Pentax E70 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography advice
Pentax E70 Travel photography advice
60
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E70 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
Pentax E70 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax E70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-26 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $227 $140