Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W90

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was introduced 5 months later than the W90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ35 matches up versus the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 has external measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 versus the W90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and W90 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and W90.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.