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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF3
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax E90

 GF2 E90 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic GF2

 E90 GF2 

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax E90

 GF2 E90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

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

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography info
Pentax E90 Street photography info
65
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography details
Pentax E90 Sports photography details
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
low battery power (300 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
Travel photography with Pentax E90
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low battery power (300 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography features
Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging advice
Pentax E90 Vlogging advice
32
touch screen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Pentax Optio E90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-24 2010-01-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 6cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 gr (0.68 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 506 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $330 $100