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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was brought out 18 months after the W90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LS5 grades against the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax W90

 LS5 W90 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic LS5

 W90 LS5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax W90

 LS5 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 has got 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 W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the LS5 and the W90.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and W90.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer LS5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
Sports photography with Pentax W90
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography info
Pentax W90 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average (126g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
Vlogging with Pentax W90
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-21 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $294 $120