Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Introduced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and W90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe LF1 was revealed 3 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the LF1 grades versus the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax W90
LF1 | W90 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 46 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic LF1
W90 | LF1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax W90
LF1 | W90 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 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).
Check out the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax W90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the LF1 against the W90.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and W90.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The LF1 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher LF1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-11-26 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 211 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $500 | $120 |