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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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 FP7 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was brought out 11 months later than the W90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP7 grades versus the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax W90

 FP7 W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FP7

 W90 FP7 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax W90

 FP7 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FP7 versus the W90.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and W90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent FP7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W90 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (147g)
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
63
good battery power (240 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
Pentax W90 Vlogging information
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than others (147g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Pentax Optio W90
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-02-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots -
Battery style 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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $227 $120