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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
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
  • Announced February 2010
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic LZ30 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was brought out 2 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LZ30 grades versus the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax W90

 LZ30 W90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic LZ30

 W90 LZ30 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax W90

 LZ30 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LZ30 vs the W90.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and W90 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and W90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic LZ30 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern LZ30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
Street photography with Pentax W90
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (552g)
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
56
great battery life (380 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (552g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging factors
Pentax W90 Vlogging factors
22
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (552g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-02-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552 grams (1.22 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) 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 $230 $120