Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E90

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 12 months before the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ28 grades versus the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 has physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 and the E90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and E90 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and E90.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older FZ28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.