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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Pentax E85
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax E85

 FX90 E85 
AnnouncedAugust 2011September 2009Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FX90

 E85 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax E85

 FX90 E85 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography info
Pentax E85 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
Pentax E85 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
Pentax E85 Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography details
Pentax E85 Travel photography details
60
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
36
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax Optio E85
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