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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90

Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69 Imaging
34 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was manufactured 2 years after the X90 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ60 grades versus the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax X90

          

          

            
 FZ60 X90 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2010Newer by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic FZ60

          

          

            
 X90 FZ60 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax X90

          

          

            
 FZ60 X90 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ60 and the X90.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and X90 is 68 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and X90.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer FZ60 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

            Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
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 manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
28
 manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography details
Pentax X90 Street photography details
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competitors (493g)
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 great battery pack (450 shots)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography features
Pentax X90 Travel photography features
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 great battery pack (450 shots)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (493 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 great zoom (676mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography information
Pentax X90 Landscape photography information
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 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery pack (450 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competitors (493 grams)
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 reasonably wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic jack
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax X90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax X90
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-18 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 493g (1.09 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" 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 life 450 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $350