Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-10
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-10 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
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
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In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FX90 was released 22 months prior to the WG-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX90 matches up versus the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax WG-10
| FX90 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic FX90
| WG-10 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 22 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax WG-10
| FX90 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX90 versus the WG-10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and WG-10.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-10 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FX90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax WG-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax WG-10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-08-26 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 0.7 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.90 m | 1.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 photos | 260 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $227 | $0 |