Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax W90
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
(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 SZ1 vs Pentax W90 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ1 was introduced 23 months later than the W90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ1 grades against the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Pentax W90
SZ1 | W90 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic SZ1
W90 | SZ1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax W90
SZ1 | W90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax W90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ1 against the W90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and W90.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SZ1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 131 grams (0.29 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $179 | $120 |