Panasonic G10 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
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Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G10 versus Pentax W90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G10 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G10 was brought out 6 months later than the W90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the G10 grades vs the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax W90
| G10 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic G10
| W90 | G10 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax W90
| G10 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 has external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G10 versus the W90.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and W90 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and W90.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G10 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax Optio W90 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-08-09 | 2010-02-24 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 388g (0.86 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 52 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 411 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $550 | $120 |