Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W90

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax W90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX850 was unveiled 6 years after the W90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX850 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 concise synopsis of how the GX850 matches up vs the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX850 against the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and W90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX850 and W90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX850 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GX850 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.