Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax X90

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was announced 6 years after the X90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ80 matches up vs the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ80 and the X90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and X90 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and X90.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger FZ80 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.