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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90

Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF6
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively close but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GF5 was brought out 2 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF5 matches up against the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Pentax E90

 GF5 E90 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2010Fresher by 27 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic GF5

 E90 GF5 

Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax E90

 GF5 E90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF5 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GF5 vs the E90.

Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and E90 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and E90.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GF5 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher GF5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Sports photography details
Pentax E90 Sports photography details
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Travel photography information
Pentax E90 Travel photography information
61
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF5
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
59
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Vlogging information
Pentax E90 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Pentax Optio E90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-04-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 6cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 267g (0.59 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $100