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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax W90

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic G7 versus Pentax W90, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was manufactured 5 years later than the W90 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G7 grades versus the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Pentax W90

 G7 W90 
LaunchedMay 2015February 2010More recent by 64 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic G7

 W90 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Pentax W90

 G7 W90 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G7 versus Pentax W90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G7 compared to the W90.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and W90 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and W90.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G7 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher G7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography factors
Pentax W90 Street photography factors
72
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
Pentax W90 Sports photography details
55
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
71
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery (350 CIPA)
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography details
Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
72
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Pentax Optio W90
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2015-05-19 2010-02-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 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 life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $800 $120