Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced November 2008
- Replacement is Panasonic LX5
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax E90 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the LX3 (1/1.63") and E90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe LX3 was brought out 14 months earlier than the E90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the LX3 grades vs the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax E90
LX3 | E90 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic LX3
E90 | LX3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | November 2008 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax E90
LX3 | E90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 has got external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LX3 and the E90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and E90.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The LX3 features the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged LX3 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2008-11-04 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 pounds) | 145g (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 94 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $449 | $100 |