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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X90

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X90 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and X90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was revealed 3 years after the X90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the LZ40 matches up versus the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax X90

 LZ40 X90 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Panasonic LZ40

 X90 LZ40 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax X90

 LZ40 X90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 provides external measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax X90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ40 compared to the X90.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and X90 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and X90.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger LZ40 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
Pentax X90 Portrait photography factors
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (524 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
Sports photography with Pentax X90
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography details
Pentax X90 Travel photography details
55
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (524g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
Pentax X90 Landscape photography information
44
quite wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging info
Pentax X90 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average (524g)
23
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax X90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax X90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.80 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $219 $350