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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced 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
  • Released February 2010
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was manufactured 13 months prior to the W90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ28 grades versus the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax W90

 FZ28 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FZ28

 W90 FZ28 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax W90

 FZ28 W90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 features physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the W90.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and W90 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and W90.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax W90 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Pentax W90
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Pentax W90 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
40
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
Pentax W90 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 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
Cost at launch $599 $120