Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W90

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

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.

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

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.