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Pentax X90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Comparison

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Pentax X90

12 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Pentax X90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Bridge cameras from Pentax and Panasonic. Pentax X90 was introduced to market in July 2010 and Panasonic FZ1000 II was launched in February 2019. As you can see, X90 is 9 years older than FZ1000 II. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Pentax X90 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Pentax X90 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-07-06
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 428g. 111 x 85 x 110 mm

Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-02-18
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 808g. 136 x 97 x 132 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Pentax X90 over Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Weight
428 g vs 808 g 380 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
676mm vs 400mm 276 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
26× vs 16x more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II over Pentax X90
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.240k dots vs 230k dots 439% higher resolution screen
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 26mm 1 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 5.00 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
13.5m vs 9.1m 4.4m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 2.31µm2 151% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Strengths of Pentax X90 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
676mm vs 400mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Pentax X90 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Pentax X90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax X90 has external dimensions of 111 x 85 x 110 mm (4.37 x 3.35 x 4.33″) and weighs 428 g (0.94 lb / 15.10 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ1000 II has external dimensions of 136 x 97 x 132 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 5.2″) and weighs 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II. Pentax X90 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 22mm thinner than Panasonic FZ1000 II.

Pentax X90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II.

Pentax X90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II.
Pentax X90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Pentax X90 is significantly lighter (380g ) than the Panasonic FZ1000 II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Pentax X90 nor Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic FZ1000 II's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Pentax X90's 2.7" screen.

Moreover, Panasonic FZ1000 II sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Pentax X90 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to FZ1000 II.
Pentax X90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II: Sensor Comparison

Pentax X90 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Prime processor. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Panasonic FZ1000 II's sensor provides 8MP more than Pentax X90's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the X90 and FZ1000 II sensor size comparison.

Pentax X90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 4.2x Larger sensor area than Pentax X90. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Pentax X90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Lens Specs Comparison

Pentax X90 features a 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 26× zoom lens whereas Panasonic FZ1000 II features a 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 16x zoom lens.

Panasonic FZ1000 II has 1mm wider coverage than the Pentax X90. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. On the tele end, Pentax X90 has 276mm longer reach than the Panasonic FZ1000 II. However, with a max aperture of f4.00, Panasonic FZ1000 II is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

X90
FZ1000 II
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

X90
FZ1000 II
Longest - Nikon P1000
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Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

X90
FZ1000 II
Fastest - Olympus 1
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Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

X90
FZ1000 II
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Pentax X90 for Portrait Photography

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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Portrait Photography

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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Pentax X90 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Pentax X90 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
676 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
400 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Pentax X90 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Daily Photography

GOOD
26.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
428g
Body Thickness 110mm
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RAW shooting capability
16.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
808g
Body Thickness 132mm
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Pentax X90 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Pentax X90 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Pentax X90 and Panasonic FZ1000 II scores compare:

Pentax X90
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #83 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #685 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Panasonic FZ1000 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #129 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ1000 II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Pentax X90 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Pentax X90. Otherwise, Panasonic FZ1000 II is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax X90 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Pentax X90 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Brand Pentax Panasonic
Announced 2010-07-06 2019-02-18
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 27.72mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-676 mm (26×) 25-400 mm (16x)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.0 F2.8-4.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 1,240k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.74x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.10 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 428g 808g
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm 136 x 97 x 132mm
Battery Life n/a 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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