Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
(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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Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ40 versus Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ40 was released 5 months after the W90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ40 grades vs the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax W90
| FZ40 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FZ40
| W90 | FZ40 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax W90
| FZ40 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and 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 FZ40 versus Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ40 against the W90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and W90 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and W90.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ40 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax Optio W90 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-07-21 | 2010-02-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 494 grams (1.09 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $420 | $120 |