Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax X90

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax X90, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and X90 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and X90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 3 years after the X90 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ1000 scores against the X90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 offers external measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the X90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and X90 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and X90.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.