Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax E90

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was announced 6 months later than the E90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ35 matches up versus the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 features physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ35 versus the E90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and E90 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and E90.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ35 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.