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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
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
  • Announced February 2010
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax W90

 S5 W90 
AnnouncedAugust 2020February 2010Newer by 128 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.0"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kSharper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic S5

 W90 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax W90

 S5 W90 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W90 Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography info
Pentax W90 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of phase detect AF
24
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
79
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
64
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.0")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Pentax Optio W90
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-08-14 2010-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 31 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.0" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 grams (1.57 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 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 440 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Cost at launch $1,999 $120