Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax E90
FZ40 | E90 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FZ40
E90 | FZ40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax E90
FZ40 | E90 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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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 |