Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax E90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was launched 6 months after the E90 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ40 grades vs the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 has external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax E90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ40 compared to the E90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and E90 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and E90.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.