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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was announced very close to the X90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ35 scores against the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax X90

 FZ35 X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic FZ35

 X90 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax X90

 FZ35 X90 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ35 against the X90.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and X90 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and X90.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Pentax X90
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Pentax X90
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax X90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax X90
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 76 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $999 $350