Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax E90

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was unveiled 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ200 scores against the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax E90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 versus the E90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and E90 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and E90.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ200 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FZ200 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.