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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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
  • Released July 2010
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was unveiled 3 years later than the X90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ70 grades versus the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax X90

 FZ70 X90 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2010Fresher by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic FZ70

 X90 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax X90

 FZ70 X90 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ70 compared to the X90.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and X90 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and X90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger FZ70 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
Pentax X90 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Pentax X90
55
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (400 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography info
Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax X90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-18 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $350