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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Launched December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax W90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GM1 was unveiled 3 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GM1 grades vs the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax W90

 GM1 W90 
RevealedDecember 2013February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic GM1

 W90 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax W90

 GM1 W90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 features outer measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GM1 and the W90.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and W90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GM1 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer GM1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
77
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery power (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (230 shots)
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging advice
Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
35
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Pentax Optio W90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-12-19 2010-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/1500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/50s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 204g (0.45 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 660 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $750 $120