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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was released 17 months before the X90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ28 matches up versus the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax X90

 FZ28 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic FZ28

 X90 FZ28 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax X90

 FZ28 X90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 and the X90.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and X90 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and X90.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax X90 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
Pentax X90 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
Pentax X90 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Pentax X90
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
Pentax X90 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
Pentax X90 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax X90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery model - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $350