Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax E90

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was manufactured 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ150 scores against the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 against the E90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and E90 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and E90.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ150 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ150 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.