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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 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
  • Announced February 2010
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and W90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was unveiled 13 months prior to the W90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FS7 grades versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax W90

 FS7 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FS7

 W90 FS7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax W90

 FS7 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS7 and the W90.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and W90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS7 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax W90 will result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography info
Pentax W90 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging features
Pentax W90 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax Optio W90
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-16 2010-02-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $120