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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax W90

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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 FZ70 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was introduced 3 years after the W90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ70 scores vs the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax W90

 FZ70 W90 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2010More modern by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FZ70

 W90 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax W90

 FZ70 W90 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions 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, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 against the W90.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and W90 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and W90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer FZ70 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography information
Pentax W90 Portrait photography information
56
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography factors
Pentax W90 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
55
better than average battery (400 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography info
Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
really wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Pentax W90
26
really wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-07-18 2010-02-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606g (1.34 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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