Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ60 was brought out 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ60 matches up versus the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax E90
FZ60 | E90 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic FZ60
E90 | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax E90
FZ60 | E90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ60 vs the E90.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and E90 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and E90.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FZ60 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 450 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $350 | $100 |