Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced September 2009
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX90 was announced 24 months after the E85 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FX90 scores versus the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax E85
FX90 | E85 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | September 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FX90
E85 | FX90 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax E85
FX90 | E85 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX90 against the E85.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and E85.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer FX90 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-26 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 149g (0.33 pounds) | 145g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $227 | $0 |