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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(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
Pentax W90
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax W90

 LF1 W90 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2010More recent by 46 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic LF1

 W90 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax W90

 LF1 W90 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LF1
Street photography with Pentax W90
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging information
Pentax W90 Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax Optio W90
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
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