Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX7
(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 LX10 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax W90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and W90 (12MP) and the LX10 (1") and W90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LX10 was brought out 6 years later than the W90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the LX10 grades versus the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax W90
LX10 | W90 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | February 2010 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic LX10
W90 | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax W90
LX10 | W90 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the LX10 against the W90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and W90 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and W90.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger LX10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MP4, H.264, AAC | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 20 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 581 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $700 | $120 |