Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GF2 was launched 14 months later than the E90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GF2 matches up versus the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF2 against the E90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and E90 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and E90.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF2 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger GF2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.