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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was brought out 3 months later than the Q so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FX90 matches up vs the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax Q

 FX90 Q 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FX90

 Q FX90 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax Q

 FX90 Q 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 has outer measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FX90 and the Q.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and Q.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (180g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
Pentax Q Sports photography details
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
60
offers touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
57
lighter than competitors (180g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
36
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
Pentax Q Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (180 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax Q
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-26 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $227 $695