Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax W90

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.