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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax E90

 FZ40 E90 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FZ40

 E90 FZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax E90

 FZ40 E90 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography info
Pentax E90 Street photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography advice
Pentax E90 Travel photography advice
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
23
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Pentax Optio E90
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 494 gr (1.09 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $420 $100