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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W90

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
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
  • Released February 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W90 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax W90, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and W90 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was launched 8 years after the W90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GX9 scores vs the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Pentax W90

 GX9 W90 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2010Newer by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic GX9

 W90 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax W90

 GX9 W90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GX9 compared to the W90.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and W90 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and W90.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will show more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher GX9 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography info
Pentax W90 Street photography info
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
73
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
24
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
71
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W90 Landscape photography factors
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
37
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging details
Pentax W90 Vlogging details
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Pentax Optio W90
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2018-02-13 2010-02-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 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, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 260 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,000 $120