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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W90

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic F5 and Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The F5 was released 2 years after the W90 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F5 scores versus the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Pentax W90

 F5 W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic F5

 W90 F5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Pentax W90

 F5 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Panasonic F5 and Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the F5 versus the W90.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and W90.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic F5 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent F5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W90 Portrait photography highlights
29
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic F5
Sports photography with Pentax W90
33
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
Pentax W90 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W90 Landscape photography factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $100 $120