Panasonic G95 vs Pentax W90

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax W90, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and W90 (12MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G95 was unveiled 9 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G95 matches up vs the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G95 against the W90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and W90 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and W90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G95 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G95 will produce more detail having an extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G95 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.