Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax W90

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax W90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty close but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was announced 18 months later than the W90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the GF3 grades versus the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF3 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GF3 versus the W90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and W90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and W90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The GF3 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The newer GF3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.