Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax W90

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was revealed 2 years later than the W90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ200 matches up vs the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 vs the W90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and W90 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and W90.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer FZ200 should have a benefit in sensor technology.