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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was manufactured 19 months after the E90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the LS5 scores against the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax E90

 LS5 E90 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic LS5

 E90 LS5 

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax E90

 LS5 E90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the LS5 versus the E90.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and E90.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic LS5 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer LS5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LS5
Street photography with Pentax E90
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
Pentax E90 Sports photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (126g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (160 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
36
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-21 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $294 $100