Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
- Replacement is Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2010
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W90 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and W90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX7 was launched 2 years after the W90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX7 scores versus the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax W90
LX7 | W90 | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | February 2010 | More modern by 33 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic LX7
W90 | LX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax W90
LX7 | W90 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax W90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the LX7 vs the W90.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and W90 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and W90.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax W90 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX7 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-10-15 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $400 | $120 |