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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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 FS25 vs Pentax W90 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the W90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS25 grades vs the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax W90

 FS25 W90 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FS25

 W90 FS25 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax W90

 FS25 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FS25 compared to the W90.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and W90.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
Pentax W90 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
32
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical 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 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 model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $120