Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax P80

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was announced 2 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FX90 matches up versus the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 features external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax P80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 against the P80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and P80.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent FX90 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.