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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and W90 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and W90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was brought out 10 years after the W90 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5 matches up vs the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax W90

 Z5 W90 
IntroducedJuly 2020February 2010Newer by 127 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon Z5

 W90 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax W90

 Z5 W90 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 against the W90.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and W90 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and W90.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Pentax W90 Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography features
Pentax W90 Street photography features
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (675g)
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (470 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
24
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Pentax W90
68
good battery life (470 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (470 per charge)
two card slots
37
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
Pentax W90 Vlogging features
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Z5Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z5 Pentax Optio W90
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2020-07-20 2010-02-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $1,399 $120