Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax RZ10

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was released 2 months after the RZ10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FX90 matches up versus the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FX90 compared to the RZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and RZ10.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.