Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax W90
GM1 | W90 | |||
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Revealed | December 2013 | February 2010 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic GM1
W90 | GM1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax W90
GM1 | W90 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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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 |