Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W90

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic L10 vs Pentax W90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very close but the L10 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The L10 was introduced 3 years before the W90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L10 scores versus the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 enjoys outer dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L10 and the W90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and W90 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L10 and W90.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L10 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax W90 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older L10 will be behind in sensor innovation.