Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax W90

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax W90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very close but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was revealed 7 years after the W90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GH5S grades versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S has physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GH5S and the W90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and W90 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and W90.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax W90 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer GH5S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.