Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax E90

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax E90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GX850 was revealed 7 years after the E90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GX850 grades versus the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX850 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GX850 against the E90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and E90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and E90.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX850 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX850 will result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer GX850 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.