Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and W90 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and W90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was unveiled 10 years after the W90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S5 grades versus the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S5 compared to the W90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and W90 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and W90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will provide extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher S5 should have an edge in sensor tech.