Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax X90

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was announced 2 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ200 matches up against the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys physical 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 X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ200 against the X90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and X90 is 65 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and X90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.