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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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
  • Launched February 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and W90 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and W90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 9 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ1000 II grades against the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax W90

 FZ1000 II W90 
LaunchedFebruary 2019February 2010Fresher by 110 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 W90 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax W90

 FZ1000 II W90 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 II against the W90.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and W90 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and W90.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will render more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography features
Pentax W90 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
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has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography info
Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging advice
Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Pentax Optio W90
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2019-02-18 2010-02-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $898 $120