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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax X90

Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax X90 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ40 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was launched at a similar time to the X90 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ40 matches up vs the X90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax X90

		

		

			
 FZ40 X90 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 X90 FZ40 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax X90

		

		

			
 FZ40 X90 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ40 versus Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ40 against the X90.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax X90 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and X90 is 68 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and X90.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
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 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
29
 has manual focus
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography advice
Pentax X90 Street photography advice
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (494 grams)
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
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 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
42
 long zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography features
Pentax X90 Travel photography features
54
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (494 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 great zoom (676mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ40
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
51
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7")
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
Vlogging with Pentax X90
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (494 grams)
23
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax X90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Pentax X90
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.50 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 494g (1.09 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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 - D-L106
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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $420 $350